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Tunisia’s living heritage, from UNESCO-listed sites and ancient ruins to the rituals, crafts, and cultural practices passed down through generations. Stories about the places, objects, and traditions that connect modern Tunisia to its layered Phoenician, Roman, Arab, Berber, and Ottoman past.

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    El Ghriba Synagogue, Djerba: Africa’s Oldest Synagogue

    By Editorial Staff May 16, 2026
    By Editorial Staff May 16, 2026

    Quick Answer El Ghriba (الغريبة, “the miraculous”) is a synagogue on the Tunisian island…

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    UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Tunisia

    By Editorial Staff April 28, 2026
    By Editorial Staff April 28, 2026

    Tunisia, a land where ancient civilizations have left their indelible mark on the earth,…

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    Fort Santiago Chikly: Tunis’ Most Mysterious Monument

    By Contributing Editor June 13, 2024
    By Contributing Editor June 13, 2024

    Fort Santiago Chikly is a story that remains largely untold in Tunisia. Chikly, a…

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    Chebika Oasis, Tozeur: The Lost Paradise of Tunisia

    By Contributing Editor June 8, 2024
    By Contributing Editor June 8, 2024

    Chebika is an oasis located near the Djebel el Negueb mountains. It was once…

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    El Jem Amphitheatre — The Greatest Roman Colosseum in North Africa

    By Massarra Dhahri January 19, 2024
    By Massarra Dhahri January 19, 2024

    The Amphitheatre of El Jem is one of the largest and best-preserved Roman monuments…

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    Tunisia’s Roman Ruins of Bulla Regia: Rich History and Unique Architecture

    By Nadia Ben Hamouda December 11, 2023
    By Nadia Ben Hamouda December 11, 2023

    Located in the northwestern part of Tunisia in Jendouba governorate, Bulla Regia is one…

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    Tunisia’s Roman Ruins of Sbeitla (Sufetula) Majestically Stand

    By Editorial Staff August 6, 2023
    By Editorial Staff August 6, 2023

    Sufetula, one of the best-preserved ancient Roman cities in North Africa, is swamped with…

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    The Great Mosque of Ez-Zitouna — Tunis’ Oldest & Most Significant Mosque

    By Editorial Staff June 2, 2023
    By Editorial Staff June 2, 2023

    Al-Zaytuna Mosque, or Ez-Zitouna or Ezzitouna Mosque was the second mosque to be built in…

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    Testour, Tunisia’s Beacon of Religious Tolerance and Coexistence

    By Contributing Editor February 19, 2023
    By Contributing Editor February 19, 2023

    An authentic town that was built by Muslims and Jews who fled Spain during…

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    The Ancient Roman Swimming Pools of Gafsa

    By Khaled Daboubi January 3, 2023
    By Khaled Daboubi January 3, 2023

    There are three Roman pools of Gafsa, in Tunisia, two of which are open.…

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