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Tunisia’s monuments told story by story. Roman amphitheatres, Punic ports, Aghlabid mosques, French colonial architecture, and the modern landmarks that mark the country’s identity โ€” what they are, why they matter, and what they say about the eras that built them.

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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 (ุงู„ุบุฑูŠุจุฉ, “the miraculous”) is a synagogue on the Tunisian island…

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    Ribat of Monastir: The Oldest Islamic Fortress in North Africa

    By Contributing Editor August 25, 2024
    By Contributing Editor August 25, 2024

    The Ribat of Monastir is undoubtedly one of the most significant historical treasures among…

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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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    El Jem Amphitheatre โ€” 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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    The Great Mosque of Ez-Zitouna โ€” 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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    Ribat of Sousse ๐Ÿ— โ€” An Impressive 8th-Century Fortress

    By Editorial Staff April 21, 2023
    By Editorial Staff April 21, 2023

    The Ribat of Sousse is one of the most ancient and best conserved of…

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    The Roman Theatre of Carthage

    By Contributing Editor April 10, 2022
    By Contributing Editor April 10, 2022

    Carthage’s Roman Theatre and Odeon are the remains of historic public facilities that once…

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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 โ€” 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 โ€” 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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