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Sbeitla
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- Name
- Sbeitla
- Continent
- AFRICA
- Alt Name:
- Sufetula
- Country:
- Tunisia
- Period:
- Ancient Rome
- Sub-Region:
- Northern Africa
- Date:
- 0AD - 99AD
- City/Town:
- Sbeitla
- Figure:
- -
- Resorts:
- Sbeitla,
- Related:
about Sbeitla
Sbeitla, also known as Sufetula, in Tunisia flourished as a Roman city from the 1st century AD before becoming a Christian centre, a Byzantine settlement and - after a brief period under Prefect Gregory - being taken by the Muslims.
Today, Sbeitla’s ruins hint at the great city that once stood here. Most of the sites date back to the 2nd or 3rd centuries AD. The highlights include its Temples of Jupiter and Minerva, both located in the beautiful forum. There are arches dedicated to Diocletian and Antionius Pius, a bath vessel complete with colourful mosaics and evidence of street planning including dwellings and roads.
There is also a museum of the finds from Sbeitla.
Just as empires rise and fall so do entry fees and opening hours! While we work as hard as we can to ensure the information provided here about Sbeitla is as accurate as possible, the changing nature of certain elements mean we can't absolutely guarantee that these details won't become a thing of the past. If you know of any information on this page that needs updating you can add a comment above or now.
contact details
Address: Sbeitla, Tunisia
Phone: Contact local tourist office.
useful information
Directions:
Off route P13 in the modern town of Sbeitla, which is approx 31km east of Kasserine.
Ticket Information:
Open daily. Entry fee applies.
Links:
http://www.tunisia.com/tunisia/sbeïtla
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sbeitla
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