Jugurtha Tableland

The limestone mesa extends 1500 meters in length and 500 meters in width, rising 600 meters above the Ez-Zghalma plain in northern Tunisia.

King Jugurtha of Numidia used this elevated position between 112 and 105 BCE to defend against advancing Roman legions during their territorial conflict.

The carved stone steps along the highest cliffs remain as evidence of Numidian military engineering and demonstrate ancient defense strategies.

The Ain Senan spring located at the edge of the tableland provides drinking water to local residents and visitors throughout the year.

The geological formation represents an inverted relief, where the hard limestone that forms the top was originally the bottom of an ancient valley.

GPS coordinates: 35.74389,8.38019

Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:54