Younga, Archaeological site in Sfax Governorate, Tunisia
Located 45 kilometers south of Sfax along the Mediterranean coast, Younga contains ruins of ancient structures including three Byzantine basilicas and city fortifications.
The settlement began as a Phoenician and Carthaginian colony named Māqōm Ḥadash before Romans transformed it into Macomades during their North African expansion.
The archaeological site features multiple religious structures from the 4th century, when the city developed into a center of Christian activity in the region.
Visitors can explore the remains of vaulted cisterns, crypts, and a citadel that displays architectural elements from different historical periods of North Africa.
The fortress known as Bordj Younga maintains excellent preservation since its discovery in 1944 by archaeologist Louis Poinssot, with modifications from the Aghlabid period.
Location: Sfax Governorate
GPS coordinates: 34.46720,10.41120
Latest update: March 6, 2025 07:25
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