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This is the oldest part that can still be seen. After the Roman occupation all other parts of the Punic town were destroyed and the Romans built right on top of the Punic city. The gravesite however was left untouched hence this is the oldest remaining part of Utica today.
Written Oct 9, 2007
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Next to the Punic graves one can see small hut. The key for the hut is kept by the administrator of the archaeological site and he is willing to open it for a small tip. The skeleton was removed from the graves and is a girl in her twenties. With the history of Utica one can consider that this skeleton is some 2700 years old.
Written Oct 9, 2007
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With the archaeological works many artefacts were found. Some of the items are now in display at the Utica Museum others however have been placed in museums in Tunis or around the world. This is a small museum that is worse while a visit, and the entrance to the ancient site also covers the entrance to the museum.
Written Oct 9, 2007
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Utica - Ancient capital of Tunisia
Utica was once an important Roman port, and now lies some 11 km inland from the Mediterranean. Founded by the Phoenicians from Tyre around 1100 BC it was second in importance only to Carthage. Utica...
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