Ellès

At Ellès (ancient Thigibba), northwest of Maktar, can be seen over 40 megalithic tombs of the Punic period (second century B.C.). The tomb chambers and the passages leading to them are roofed with huge stone slabs weighing several tons, up to 12 sq.m/130 sq.ft in size and 50cm/20in thick.

Access

27km/17mi from Maktar on the Le Kef road (GP 12), take a road on the left which runs south to Ellès (12km/7.5mi).