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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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    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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    Tunisia’s Harissa Gets UNESCO Heritage Status

    By Contributing Editor December 1, 2022
    By Contributing Editor December 1, 2022

    UNESCO on Thursday added Tunisia’s spicy and most famous national condiment Harissa to its …

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    Medina of Tunis: Exploring the Old Walled City in the Heart of Tunis

    By Contributing Editor October 21, 2022
    By Contributing Editor October 21, 2022

    From the 12th until the 16th century, under the Almohads and Hafsids, Tunis was …

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    Matmata, Tunisia: The Land of Cave Dwellers

    By Contributing Editor September 30, 2022
    By Contributing Editor September 30, 2022

    Matmata, one of the few remaining Berber villages in Tunisia, is known for its …

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    The Village of Chenini — A True Tunisian Hidden Gem

    By Contributing Editor September 30, 2022
    By Contributing Editor September 30, 2022

    This unique picturesque Berber village is one of many such villages in the South …

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    Ancient Roman Town of Mactaris (Makthar)

    By Contributing Editor April 8, 2022
    By Contributing Editor April 8, 2022

    Ancient Mactaris, once the most important Roman city in this region, has been in …

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    The Acropolium of Carthage: An Architectural Marvel from the French Colonial Era

    By Nadia Ben Hamouda April 2, 2022
    By Nadia Ben Hamouda April 2, 2022

    Ascending the hill at Carthage, the road branches off into the woods, eventually reaching …

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    The Great Mosque of Sousse — A Must-See Landmark

    By Editorial Staff November 2, 2021
    By Editorial Staff November 2, 2021

    A historic mosque in Tunisia’s coastal city of Sousse, the Great Mosque of Sousse …

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    The Great Mosque of Monastir — A Timeless Masterpiece

    By Editorial Staff October 31, 2021
    By Editorial Staff October 31, 2021

    Unlike works of architecture conceived as a complete whole, the Great Mosque of Monastir …

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    When a Historical Heritage Becomes a Derelict Site, Recall Takrouna!

    By Contributing Editor July 1, 2021
    By Contributing Editor July 1, 2021

    Takrouna, the village of Berber origins that tells a story to its visitors, will …

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