Sousse Archaeological Museum
Museum in Sousse, Tunisia
The Sousse Archaeological Museum is an archaeological museum located in Sousse, Sousse Governorate, Tunisia. Wikipedia
Opened: 1951
Collection size: Phoenician (Punic, Carthaginian), Roman, Byzantine, Christian
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What is the history of the Sousse?
It is an important port and commercial centre that originated as the Phoenician settlement of Hadrumetum. Used by Hannibal as his base during the Second Punic War (218–201 bce), Sousse changed its allegiance during the Third Punic War (149–146 bce) and consequently gained the status of a free town.
How many tourists visit Sousse each year?
It has a Mediterranean climate, with hot, dry summers and warm, mild wet winters. The seaside location moderates the climate, making it an all-season resort. Some 1,200,000 visitors come every year.
What are some interesting facts about Sousse?
Sousse was an important port and commercial center that originated as the Phoenician settlement of Hadrumetum. Sousse was used by Hannibal as his base during the Second Punic War. After it changed its allegiance during the Third Punic War, Sousse became a free town.
How long does it take to get through the National Archaeological Museum?
The National Archaeological Museum is a wonderful half-day trip for you and your family. It's a short Uber ride north of the famous Plaka District and the Parthenon, so it will fit easily into your Athens itinerary.
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A well-managed museum in the wonderful setting of a kasbah above the Susa medina. It exhibits unique, well-preserved ancient artifacts, everything is very ...
In addition to mosaics, the museum boasts a set of marble sculptures discovered in the ancient city of Hadrumetum and its surroundings which form the ancient ...
The Sousse Archaeological Museum is a fantastic museum located in the heart of the Sousse medina and is well worth visiting!
Archnet is an accessible resource for architecture, urbanism, environmental and landscape design, visual culture, and conservation related to the Muslim ...
The museum in the Kasbah of Sousse's Medina was founded in the 11th century AD, established in 1951. It was then reopened in 2012, after renovation.