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Medina, Carthage and Sidi Bou Said

A day touring north Tunisia. Details to follow.
Archeologically, Carthage is a mess - every civilisation established itself, developed, flourished, was invaded, was destroyed. The new Occupiers built their own cities, temples, public buildings, government, dwellings, on top of the mess, using the rubble. So Roman columns turn up all over, well after the Romans went super nova. What you can see is whoever was last's view of society. Hard to pick your way through it all. Many stones lying on the ground. Some dramatic things remain, such as the Hidden Commercial Port.
The current local culture is fascinating.
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Door, Medina 1
Door, Medina 1
Door, Medina 1 detail
Door, Medina 1 detail
Jewelry In the Souk, Medina
Jewelry In the Souk, Medina
Plates in a shop in the Souk, Medina
Plates in a shop in the Souk, Medina
Door, Medina 2
Door, Medina 2
Ceiling in house, Medina
Ceiling in house, Medina
Door, Medina 3
Door, Medina 3
Alleyway, Souk, Medina
Alleyway, Souk, Medina
Gravestones at traditional Cemetery
Gravestones at traditional Cemetery
Antonius Baths from West side closeup
Antonius Baths from West side closeup
Antonius Baths from South end closeup
Antonius Baths from South end closeup
Door, Sidi Bou Said 1
Door, Sidi Bou Said 1
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