Dougga / Thugga

World Heritage

Tunisia

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Before the Roman annexation of Numidia, the town of Touga, built on high ground overlooking the fertile plains, was the capital of an important Libyan-Punic state. It flourished under Roman and Byzantine rule but declined during the Islamic period. The impressive ruins visible today give us an idea of the resources of this Roman town on the edge of the Empire.

# Rome

# Site

# Numidia

# Libya - Punic State