Althiburos (Medeina)
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A Numidian-Roman ancient town south of Le Kef, with its forum, Capitoline Temple and theatre scattered across a river valley.
Althiburos lies near Dahmani, in the village of Medeina. It was already a town in the Numidian period, and in the Roman era it developed into a self-governing municipium. The site has a paved forum, the base of the Capitoline Temple, the remains of a triumphal arch, a theatre and several aristocratic houses. The famous ship mosaic unearthed here, depicting dozens of ancient vessel types, is now held in the Bardo Museum in Tunis. The site has no fences or visitor facilities and is almost deserted, making it ideal for archaeology enthusiasts. It is about 40 minutes' drive from Le Kef and can be combined with Makthar in a day trip.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Regional Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions
- Dar El Kous Basilica
- El Ghriba Synagogue of Le Kef
- Roman Baths of Le Kef
- Zaouia of Sidi Bou Makhlouf
- Kasbah of Le Kef
- Dolmens of Ellès
- Hammam Mellègue