The Roman and Byzantine archaeological site of Aïn Tounga, formerly known as Thignica, is located about 20 km from Dougga. It is one of many examples of major archaeological sites in Tunisia that receive no protection; situated in the middle of a village, this site is neither fenced off nor guarded and is therefore at risk of deterioration and disappearance. © Images de Tunisie — watermarked preview

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A trapezoidal Byzantine fortress, the citadel features five square towers. In the small village of Aïn Tounga lies the ancient archaeological site of Thignica, a Roman municipality dating from the early 3rd century.A trapezoidal Byzantine fortress, the citadel features five square towers. In the small village of Aïn Tounga lies the ancient archaeological site of Thignica, a Roman municipality dating from the early 3rd century.A trapezoidal Byzantine fortress, the citadel features five square towers. In the small village of Aïn Tounga lies the ancient archaeological site of Thignica, a Roman municipality dating from the early 3rd century.A trapezoidal Byzantine fortress, the citadel features five square towers. In the small village of Aïn Tounga lies the ancient archaeological site of Thignica, a Roman municipality dating from the early 3rd century.A trapezoidal Byzantine fortress, the citadel features five square towers. In the small village of Aïn Tounga lies the ancient archaeological site of Thignica, a Roman municipality dating from the early 3rd century.A triumphal arch marks the entrance to the excavation site of the ancient Roman city and its neighborhood of Roman houses. In the small village of Aïn Tounga lies the ancient archaeological site of Thignica, a Roman municipality dating from the early 3rd century.
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The Roman and Byzantine archaeological site of Aïn Tounga, formerly known as Thignica, is located about 20 km from Dougga. It is one of many examples of major archaeological sites in Tunisia that receive no protection; situated in the middle of a village, this site is neither fenced off nor guarded and is therefore at risk of deterioration and disappearance.

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CategoryVilles et Régions / Le Tell / Aïn Tounga
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Date taken2018
Photographer© Nicolas Fauqué / www.imagesd
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