Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
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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
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Thenae, an ancient town located near modern-day Sfax, Tunisia, was originally founded as a Phoenician colony. It subsequently came under Carthaginian control before being integrated into the Roman Empire. The town is known for its diverse cultural influences, as evidenced by its Punic and Roman names and coins bearing both Punic characters and Roman imagery. The archaeological remains include a bath house, defensive walls, and an early Christian basilica, illustrating the town's development through various historical phases. Thenae also played a role in early Christianity as the seat of a bishopric. These features make it an important site for understanding the cultural and historical transitions from Phoenician through Roman times in the Mediterranean region.
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