The ancient Roman city in North Africa

Dougga - ancient ruins TUNIS Dugga - it ruins in Tunisia, preserved since ancient times. A unique archaeological site located in North Africa in Tunis. The village, which was built in the north of the city is oriented towards the east and lies at the foot of the hill Kef-Dougga. Not far from this place is the city of New Dougga. In addition, you can come here with an excursion from the city of Tunis or from El Kefa. Sightseeing play all day. Temple of Saturn is widely believed that Dugga - the most interesting location in Tunisia. In the past Dugga was a big thriving city, which was led by a powerful king Masinissa. According to archaeological data, this area has been inhabited since the VI century BC. er. In the II century BC. er. Dougga was the village, and after the Roman conquest has acquired the status of the city. During the reign of Emperor Augustus came here a colony of Carthage, which finally secured the Dugga city status. Since ancient times in Dougga survived 12 Roman churches, three public baths, 2 restored theater, a temple of the nymphs of the cemetery, mausoleum and lovely fountains. In addition, in excellent condition have survived the area and an amphitheater. The ruins of the theater one of the most attractive destinations in Dougga include Carthaginian Tower II century BC. er. It is located in the southern part of the fortress, and reaches a height of 21 meters. The tower consists of three levels, and the top-most of them crowned by a roof in the shape of a pyramid. The central part is richly decorated with figures of horsemen, and bottom - with four bas-relief. All three levels are connected with each other beautiful staircase with decorative Ionic columns. Particularly attractive Capitol, closed courtyard with a colonnade. It was built in 166-167 year and attracts visitors with a large statue of Jupiter's six-meter height and two smaller statues of Juno and Minerva, which can be accessed by climbing through the beautiful curved staircase. Ancient Roman settlement Dugga - is an example of how it looked like a typical big city at that time. Due to its unique archaeological sites, Dougga is a UNESCO World Heritage List. See also other materials about the ancient ruins: A reminder of bygone power of Persia Jam - ancient impregnable fortress in North Africa as we conquered Europe with Sea Pompei - The Legend, covered with ashes Rock-of-Kashel - an ancient symbol of the Irish State largest complex of Roman temples built 3000 km from Rome Flooding is useful ... the eruption the Temple of Skulls - a symbol of the Kingdom of the dead, ancient building, the name given to the whole country A lonely wanderer in Baalbek, Appetizers, and locks Bible stories to the abandoned ruins of the Kingdom of Ani At the places of cult sacrifices of the ancient tribes of the southern stone miracle African country, where the two calendars and two ways of calculating time Great restaurants and inspiring ruins of strange dreams about ancient cities ruins of Hampi, injustice and thick beggars Homeland Pythian Games Symbol former power of ancient Greece, ancient treasure among the almond trees of the ancient Greek colony on the territory of modern Italy Sea Gate of the ancient Rome