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Kelibia
Kelibia
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Kelibia
Kelibia is a coastal town in Nabeul Governorate, Tunisia. The town was founded by the Carthaginians as the fortified town of Aspis in the 5th century BC, and it was known in Roman times as Clypia or Clupea. The main landmark of the town is its fort that dates back to the 16th century AD.
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Country: Tunisia
District: Nabeul Governorate
Category: Castles and Fortresses
Site History: 5th Century BC
Oldest Culture: Ancient Carthage
Later Cultures: Roman + Byzantine + Vandal + Islamic
Site Features: Islamic Monuments
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