Kerkouane, Archaeological site in Cape Bon, Tunisia.
The ruins of Kerkouane spread across a rocky promontory along the Mediterranean Sea, featuring residential buildings, public baths, and water systems.
The Punic settlement remained inhabited from the 4th century BC until its destruction in the 2nd century BC during conflicts between Rome and Carthage.
The necropolis contains numerous tombs decorated with red ochre, demonstrating the burial practices and religious ceremonies of the Punic civilization.
Visitors can examine the ancient urban layout through preserved streets, public squares, and houses with colored clay facades during guided tours.
The site represents the only complete Phoenicio-Punic city that survived without subsequent Roman reconstruction, maintaining its original architectural elements.
Location: Nabeul Governorate
Part of: Punic Town of Kerkuane and its Necropolis
GPS coordinates: 36.94639,11.09917
Latest update: May 22, 2025 17:45
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