Pupput

Pupput is a Roman site on the Tunisian Mediterranean coast featuring residential areas, public baths, and decorative floor mosaics spanning over two thousand years. The ruins sit between two wadis and display the layout of a prosperous Roman settlement.

The settlement expanded under Roman emperor Commodus between 185 and 192 AD, transitioning from a simple village to an official colony. This change brought administrative responsibilities and economic growth to the region.

The necropolis here reflects how residents honored their dead through burial customs and grave goods that reveal social divisions. Walking through these remains shows how much importance the community placed on caring for the deceased.

The site is surrounded by modern hotels that make reaching it straightforward, though this also limits how much of the ancient layout remains visible. Arriving early in the day helps you explore the different areas at your own pace without crowds.

A dining room known as the Triclinium features intricate black and white geometric patterns created with tiny stones set into the floor. This detailed mosaic work survives in remarkable condition and shows the craft skill of those who lived here.