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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
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The Medina of Sousse in Tunisia is an exemplary early Islamic architectural site characterized by its fortifications and religious structures, including the Great Mosque of Sousse. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988, it represents the architectural style of the Aghlabid era, marked by stout military constructions aimed at protection against piracy and plunder. Archaeologically significant, the site also contains Punic steles, indicating earlier occupation during the Late Iron Age. Its strategic coastal location underscores its historical role in the post-Islamic conquest of the Maghreb. However, the site is currently threatened by potential climate change impacts, particularly sea level rise and coastal erosion.
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