Patrimoine / Jendouba
Chemtou (Simitthus) Archaeological Site
Site historiqueChemtou
Chemtou, Jendouba
Chemtou, ancient Simitthus, was a Numidian town from at least the 8th century BC that became a Roman colony under Augustus and was known for the marble quarried from its hills. Visitors see the forum and basilica built over Numidian tombs, a theatre, the marble hill with its hilltop sanctuary, and a museum.
Bon à savoir
- Hours
- Summer 09:30-15:00; winter 09:30-15:00; Ramadan 09:30-15:00
- Ticket
- 5 TND
- Open
- Every day
- On site
- Archaeological site and museum
- Conveniences
- Toilets, shop, cafeteria
S'y rendre
36.4919N 8.5761E
Photographies
Randonnées à proximité
Sources
Photos : Carole (CC BY-SA 2.0), IssamBarhoumi (CC BY-SA 4.0)