Sousse Archaeological Museum, Archaeological museum in Sousse, Tunisia
The museum displays Roman mosaics, ancient statues, ceramics, and historical artifacts within the walls of an eleventh-century kasbah building near the medina.
Excavations by archaeologist Pierre Cintas uncovered artifacts dating from antiquity to the second century BC in the Tophet of Sousse and Sanctuary of Baal Hammon.
The collection includes marble statues from the Roman period, including Emperor Hadrian's bust and decorative terracotta tablets from Christian and Byzantine periods.
The museum features descriptions in Arabic, French, and English languages, with specific entrance points located outside the medina walls for visitor access.
Among its treasures, the museum holds a mosaic depicting Neptune in his chariot drawn by hippocamps and another showing Bacchus riding with tigers.
Location: Sousse
Official opening: 1951
Phone: +21673219011
Website: http://patrimoinedetunisie.com.tn/eng/musees/sousse.php
GPS coordinates: 35.82311,10.63558
Latest update: March 4, 2025 07:42
Tunisia offers diverse photography locations from Roman ruins to desert landscapes. The El Jem amphitheater stands as a monument of ancient architecture, while Sidi Bou Said presents Mediterranean buildings in blue and white. The Medina of Tunis contains historic streets, and Kairouan's Great Mosque displays Islamic architectural elements. Natural settings include the Chott el Djerid salt lake and the mountain oasis of Chebika. Archaeological sites such as Carthage and Dougga provide views of ancient civilizations, while coastal areas like Cap Bon feature waters and green spaces.
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