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Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
About
Ksar Ghilane is a significant archaeological site in southern Tunisia, known for the ruins of the Roman castellum Tisavar, constructed during the reign of Emperor Commodus in the late 2nd century CE. This site served as a frontier fortification on the limes tripolitanus, marking the southern boundary of the Roman Empire. The oasis location contains the remnants of a fortress, a temple dedicated to Jupiter, and barracks of the Legio III Augusta. The site also played a role in the 20th century during World War II, evidenced by a commemorative stele marking the presence of General Leclerc's forces in 1943. Situated on the edge of the Sahara, the site is an intersection of ancient Roman military architecture and modern historical significance, now a point of interest for tourists.
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