Dolmens of Ellès
دولمن اللاس
Dozens of prehistoric megalithic tombs are scattered around the village of Elles, some with multiple chambers, one of the most concentrated megalithic sites in North Africa.
Elles is a small village about 45 km southeast of Le Kef. On the hillsides around the village are dozens of dolmens, built from huge stone slabs, dating back to before the Numidian period. Some have several internal chambers, a scale rarely seen in North Africa. Some dolmens are still used by locals as sheepfolds or storerooms. The site has no entry fee or facilities, and it is a good stop on the way to Makthar. You can ask villagers to show you the way.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Makthar (Mactaris)
- Kesra
- Althiburos (Medeina)
- El Ghriba Synagogue of Le Kef
- Dar El Kous Basilica
- Zaouia of Sidi Bou Makhlouf
- Regional Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions
- Kasbah of Le Kef