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Thuburbo Majus
Thuburbo Majus
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Thuburbo Majus
Thuburbo Majus is an ancinet large Roman site located in southwest of Carthage in northern Tunisia. It was founded as a Roman veteran colony by Augustus in 27 BC. The ruins include the forum, the capitol, the amphitheater, temples, baths, houses, and other sites.
Site Information
Country: Tunisia
District: Zaghouan Governorate
Category: Historic Cities and Regions
Site History: 1st Century BC
Oldest Culture: Roman
Later Cultures: Roman
Site Features: Roman Monuments
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Elevation: 192 m
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