Catacombs of Sousse
سراديب سوسة
Early Christian underground catacombs dating from the 2nd to 4th centuries. Tens of thousands of burial niches line tunnels stretching for kilometres, and only a short section is open to visitors.
The Sousse Catacombs lie about 1 km southwest of the old town. They were the early Christian burial grounds of the Roman city of Hadrumetum, dug between the 2nd and 4th centuries. About 240 galleries are known, with a total length of several kilometres, and they are estimated to hold around 15,000 burials. The section open to the public, the Good Shepherd Catacomb, is several hundred metres long. It features niche-style tombs, inscriptions and some mosaic tomb covers. The lighting is dim and the passages are narrow, so people who suffer from claustrophobia should think twice. Opening hours are irregular, so please check before setting out.
Opening hours
approx. 09:00–17:00 (closed Mon; check on site)
Nearby sights
- Sousse Archaeological Museum
- Dar Essid Museum
- Ribat of Sousse
- Medina of Sousse
- Great Mosque of Sousse
- Bou Jaafar Beach & Corniche
- Port El Kantaoui
- Bourguiba Mausoleum