Sanctuary of Thinissut

The Sanctuary of Thinissut contains multiple excavated structures revealing ancient architectural elements and a collection of terracotta artifacts from the Punic period.

During classical antiquity, this settlement evolved from a Carthaginian religious center into a Roman vicus before receiving colonial status under Emperor Commodus.

The sanctuary houses numerous religious artifacts, including a notable statue of Baal-Hammon seated on a throne, representing the spiritual practices of ancient civilizations.

The archaeological site, located at coordinates 36.431056 latitude and 10.579489 longitude, remains accessible for research and educational purposes throughout the year.

Excavations at Thinissut uncovered the largest Roman necropolis in Africa, featuring extensive burial grounds and preserved funeral artifacts from different historical periods.

Location: Bir Bouregba

GPS coordinates: 36.43106,10.57949

Latest update: March 8, 2025 00:13