Sbeitla Attractions
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The little market town of Sbeitla lies in the zone of transition between the Dorsale and the central Tunisian steppe country. It is surrounded by irrigated agricultural land, and has a fruit- and olive-growing research station and a collection point for the esparto grass grown in the steppe country. The nearby site of Roman Sufetula ranks with Dougga, Bulla Regia and Maktar as one of the finest ancient sites in Tunisia.
History
Little is known about the early history of Sufetula. Only a small part of the site has been excavated, and the archeologists' work is hampered by the presence of Byzantine buildings overlying the earlier remains.
History
Little is known about the early history of Sufetula. Only a small part of the site has been excavated, and the archeologists' work is hampered by the presence of Byzantine buildings overlying the earlier remains.
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Excavations
The excavation site at Sbeitla is quite large and spread over an open plateau. Although many of the remains will require some imagination, the extraordinary Forum is well preserved.
Sbiba, Tunisia
(Near Sbeitla)