Sufetula - Arch of Diocletian

The south gate of Sufetula was the Arch of Diocletian (third century A.D.) This magnificently preserved triumphal arch can be seen a long way off when approaching the site.

Turning left from the entrance to the site, we pass a number of small Byzantine forts (seventh century) and the foundations of a seventh century church dedicated to SS. Gervasius, Protasius and Tryphon. Opposite this are the remains of ancient baths. Bearing right from here, we pass the remains of an oil-press and come to the Great Baths or Winter Baths. Adjoining are the ruined columns of a fountain. Lower down, on the banks of the river, is a small theater.

From the Great Baths the decumanus, lined with shops, runs past the fifth century Church of Servus, built in the peristyle of a temple, to end at a three-bayed arch, the entrance to the Forum.