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Assuras
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Assuras
Assuras is an ancient Roman city located at a place called Zanfour or Henchir-Zenfour near Es Sers town in Kef Governorate, Tunisia. It was part of the Kingdom of Numidia in the 2nd century BC and came under Roman rule after the battle of Thapsus in 46 BC. The ruins include a triumphal arch, temples, theaters and other public buildings.
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Country: Tunisia
District: Kef Governorate
Category: Historic Cities and Regions
Site History: 2nd Century BC
Oldest Culture: Numidian
Later Cultures: Roman + Byzantine
Site Features: Roman & Byzantine Monuments
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Elevation: 588 m
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