Gigthis, Archaeological site in Boughrara, Tunisia
Located on the Gulf of Boughrara near Djerba Island, Gigthis stretches across 60 hectares of ancient ruins between Carthage and Leptis Magna trade route.
Founded by Phoenicians in the 6th century BC, Gigthis grew into a Roman municipality under Emperor Antoninus Pius during the 2nd century AD.
The archaeological complex features a Roman forum, temples, monumental arch, market structures, bathhouses, and residential areas with preserved mosaic floors.
The site opens from 9:30 to 16:30 between September and May, with modified summer hours and an entrance fee of 5 Tunisian dinars.
The excavations contain two Punic-Roman necropolises and a Byzantine fortress, showing continuous habitation patterns across multiple civilizations.
Location: Medenine Governorate
GPS coordinates: 33.53889,10.67333
Latest update: March 5, 2025 11:53
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