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Archaeological site of Dougga

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The best preserved Roman city in North Africa, a World Heritage site.

The story

Across sixty-five hectares, Dougga layers Numidian, Punic and Roman: the Libyco-Punic mausoleum, the six-columned Capitol, a 3,500-seat theatre and the baths. Allow two hours and good shoes.

Also in Teboursouk

  1. 01Dar DouggaWhere to stayA small stone inn halfway between the town and the ancient site.
  2. 02Djebel Gorraa viewpointNatureA viewpoint at 1,200 m over the Medjerda plain.
  3. 03Teboursouk weekly marketFoodThe Sunday gathering: mountain produce, cheeses and wool.
  4. 04Roman theatre of DouggaHeritageA 3,500-seat theatre set into the hillside, still used for concerts.