Category: Tunisia
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Carthage to Sidi Bou Said: A Tunisian Time Travel
Today, I ventured to the ancient city of Carthage, a place deeply embedded in the annals of history, just a short distance from Tunis, Tunisia. Carthage, founded by the Phoenician queen Elissa (also known as Dido) in the 9th century BC, was once a powerful city-state and a formidable rival to the Roman Republic. The…
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Savoring Tunis: A Tale of Mosques, Markets, and Mysteries
In the heart of North Africa, I embarked on a captivating journey through Tunis, Tunisia’s culturally rich capital. As I discovered, Tunis, established by the Berbers in the 2nd millennium BC, has been a pivotal center of trade and culture throughout its long history. Guided by Riadh, a local with an infectious love for his…
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