Embark on a captivating Roman sites tour from Tunis and discover the ancient cities of Thuburbo Majus, Uthina, and Zaghouan. Explore well-preserved archaeological sites, admire stunning mosaics, and marvel at an impressive amphitheater. Don’t miss the Andalusian medina of Zaghouan and the fascinating history of Thuburbo Majus.
Embark on a captivating Roman sites tour from Tunis and discover the ancient cities of Thuburbo Majus, Uthina, and Zaghouan. Explore well-preserved archaeological sites, admire stunning mosaics, and marvel at an impressive amphitheater. Don’t miss the Andalusian medina of Zaghouan and the fascinating history of Thuburbo Majus.
- Uthina (Oudhna) - The ancient city of Uthina is located about 30 km south of the capital, at the place known as Oudhna, at the summit of an eminence which dominates the main access routes to Carthage coming from the south and the West of the country. Its foundation seems to date back to the Berber era as evidenced by its toponymy. As history…
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Uthina (Oudhna) - The ancient city of Uthina is located about 30 km south of the capital, at the place known as Oudhna, at the summit of an eminence which dominates the main access routes to Carthage coming from the south and the West of the country. Its foundation seems to date back to the Berber era as evidenced by its toponymy. As history fluctuated, it was punished and then romanized, before the two brief vandal and Byzantine guardianships - nearly a century each prelude to a definitive decline after the Arab conquest in the 7th century.
The backed-up site extends over a hundred hectares. It is ‘capitonée’ of imposing buildings going back to the Roman time and currently in the course of clearing and consolidation. These are the capitol, the largest in Africa, arranged on three levels; Two groups of very high capacity tanks; Large public baths and small private baths; The remains of patrician residences, an amphitheater with an initial capacity of more than 10,000 spectators.
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- Private transportation
- On-board WiFi
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
- Lunch
- Lunch
On this journey, fans of archeology will enjoy both the aqueduct and the Oudna site, which was previously a Punic city before becoming Roman. Worth a special look is the ‘Laberii’ villa, consisting of thirty rooms over a space of 2,300 m², particularly noted for its mosaics. This well-conserved archeological site also houses a remarkable amphitheater…
On this journey, fans of archeology will enjoy both the aqueduct and the Oudna site, which was previously a Punic city before becoming Roman. Worth a special look is the ‘Laberii’ villa, consisting of thirty rooms over a space of 2,300 m², particularly noted for its mosaics. This well-conserved archeological site also houses a remarkable amphitheater that once had the capacity to seat up to 20,000 viewers. Continuing on, we’ll explore the Andalusian medina of Zaghouan, concluding our trip at Thuburbo Majus, an old Roman city. Despite undergoing a period of decline during mid-3rd century, it went through a significant resurgence in the 4th century, eventually naming itself Respublica Felix Thuburbo Majus.
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