Ain Tounga, Archaeological site in Beja Governorate, Tunisia.
The ancient settlement of Thignica extends across 30 hectares, featuring Roman structures, towers, temples, and residential areas at coordinates 36.5238°N, 9.3596°E.
The site transformed from a Punic settlement to a Roman municipality in the third century CE, later incorporating Byzantine fortifications during the Eastern Roman period.
The Temple of Mercury stands on a hilltop above residential areas, while the Temple of Neptune was constructed near the spring that supplied water to ancient inhabitants.
Visitors can reach the site by following the road to El Kef, approximately ninety kilometers southwest of Tunis, marked by a large square tower at the entrance.
The elliptical amphitheater, carved into the hillside with two main entrances, hosted gladiatorial contests and animal hunts during the Roman period.
Location: Beja Governorate
GPS coordinates: 36.52380,9.35960
Latest update: March 3, 2025 05:21
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