Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
About
Sidi El Hani, located in the Sousse Governorate of Tunisia, is an archaeological site of significant historical importance. Originally a Roman town known as Quartz August or vicus Augustii, it was active from 30 BCE until approximately 640 CE. The site is notable for the remains of a large amphitheater, highlighting its status as a Roman civic center. During Late Antiquity, Sidi El Hani served as the seat of a Christian Bishopric, adding religious and historical layers to its significance. The town's strategic location and its evolution from a Roman settlement into a Christian ecclesiastical seat illustrate the cultural and historical transitions in the region during the Classical and Early Post-Classical periods.
Archaeological Features
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Religious and Ritual Structures
Domestic and Habitation Structures
Historical Timeline
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- Tunisia
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