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Architectural Building Attractions In Zaghouan Governorate

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The Water Temple

L'aqueduc de Zaghouan

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Zaghwan is a town in the northern half of Tunisia. Situated on a low ridge of the Dorsale Mountains, the town has a mild climate and presents a green aspect. Cold water from here was taken by aqueduct to Carthage. The town is famous for its roses, originally cultivated by Muslim refugees from Spain in the seventeenth century. The town is located around 100 km due south of Tunis and around 50 km inland from the Gulf of Hammamet and has an estimated population of around 20,837 . It is the capital of the Zaghouan Governorate. On the mountain south of the city is the Roman Water Temple Djebel Zaghouan , source of an aqueduct which used to take water to the...
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Architectural Building Attractions In Zaghouan Governorate

1. Great Mosque of Kairouan Kairouan
The Great Mosque of Kairouan , also known as the Mosque of Uqba , is a mosque situated in the UNESCO World Heritage town of Kairouan, Tunisia. Established by the Arab general Uqba ibn Nafi in 670 AD at the founding of the city of Kairouan, the mosque is spread over a surface area of 9,000 square metres and it is one of the oldest places of worship in the Islamic world, as well as a model for all later mosques in the Maghreb. The Great Mosque of Kairouan is one of the most impressive and largest Islamic monuments in North Africa; its perimeter is almost equal to 405 metres . This space contains a hypostyle prayer hall, a marble-paved courtyard and a square minaret. In addition to its spiritual prestige, the Mosque of Uqba is one of the masterpieces of Islamic architecture, notable among oth...
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Zaghouan Governorate Videos

Zaghouan | Water Temple | Barrage Sidi Medien | Exploring Tunisia

Time to get back to exploring Tunisia!!! This trip I go to Zaghouan where we visit the Water temple or Temple De Eaux in French. An ancient Roman Temple based at the aquifer that sent water 134km away to Carthage using Aqueducts.

We then went to barrage/dam Sidi Medien, we grilled our lunch on the lake side and then hiked all the way around it.

A great day with great people!

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Zaghouan:
The town is located around 100 km due south of Tunis and around 50 km inland (west) from the Gulf of Hammamet and has an estimated population of around 20,837 (2014). It is the capital of the Zaghouan Governorate.

Zaghouan Aqueduct:
The Zaghouan Aqueduct or Aqueduct of Carthage is an ancient Roman aqueduct, which supplied the North African city of Carthage with water. From its source in Zaghouan it flows a total of 132 km, making it amongst the longest aqueducts in the Roman Empire.

Sidi Medien:
Sidi Medien is a village in Zaghouan Governorate, Tunisia.

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Haouaria | Exploring Tunisia | Cave exploring!

I continue to explore Tunisia as go on a hike to Haouaria, a coastal town and commune in the Nabeul Governorate, Tunisia.
We went to East Haouaria and started our hike at the Port.

We then climbed up the hillside and took in great open scenes of the Mediterranean Sea, the views where just breath taking. We then made out way to an Old Fort on the hills, we had lunch, then as usual, enjoyed some traditional folk music and dancing.

After Lunch we hiked back down the hill but on a different path to an area call Ras El Drek, where we discovered hidden caves with crystal clear water. We took the opportunity to explore and swim although the water was cold!!!

We hiked back to the bus and stopped at Restaurant La Daurade for some coffee and refreshments while we took in to great view of the ocean.

It was an excellent day with great people and friends, I cannot wait till the next trip!!
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