Asterius Chapel, Early Christian chapel in Antonine Baths archaeological complex, Tunisia
The Asterius Chapel contains a vaulted room and apse carved from tuff rock, enhanced with additional masonry within the Antonine Baths complex.
The underground chapel dates from the 5th to 7th centuries and was relocated during the 1950s excavations to protect its mosaic decorations.
The structure combines elements of a private mausoleum with church features, displaying intricate mosaics depicting birds and geometric patterns on the floor.
Visitors can locate the chapel remains within the archaeological park of the Antonine Baths, which served as ancient Rome's largest thermal complex in Africa.
Inscriptions discovered on the steps leading to the apse revealed the name Asterius, though this person was not the individual buried in the chapel.
Location: Carthage
Part of: Antonine baths
GPS coordinates: 36.85454,10.33255
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:07
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