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Tunisia

Bou-Hedma National Park

Roman settlements and water management structures.

Time Periods

Paleolithic

Paleolithic

Mesolithic

Mesolithic

Neolithic

Neolithic

Chalcolithic

Chalcolithic

Bronze Age

Bronze Age

Iron Age

Iron Age

Classical Period

Classical Period

Post-Classical Period

Post-Classical Period

Early Modern Period

Early Modern Period

Industrial Period

Industrial Period

Contemporary Period

Contemporary Period

About

Bou-Hedma National Park, situated in Tunisia's Gafsa and Sidi Bouzid Governorates, encompasses significant archaeological remains from the Roman period. The site includes remnants of Roman villages, showcasing domestic structures from the era. Notable features include the Roman bridge of Wadi Bautista, which highlights the engineering prowess of Roman transportation systems, and ancient Roman pools and aqueducts, which reflect sophisticated water management practices. These archaeological elements underscore the site's historical importance as a hub of Roman settlement and infrastructure. The park, established in 1980 and recognized by UNESCO, not only preserves natural biodiversity but also offers insight into Roman occupation and technological advancements in the region during the Late Classical Period.

Gallery

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Archaeological Features

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Water Management Features

AqueductsPools

Domestic and Habitation Structures

Villages

Transportation and Communication Structures

Bridges

Historical Timeline

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Details

Country
Tunisia
Source
Wikipedia