Tunisias history goes back to 4000BC.

It is believed that the first population to

inhabit tunisia was the berber tribes. After that , Phoenicians came from Tyr, and
settled mainly in the coasts, where they built the historical city of Carthage. It
was later invaded by romans , who built many important monuments, such as the
the roman amphitheater of el Jem.
Starting from the 7th century AD, Arab muslim conquest occured in the region : it
was first governed by the Aghlabid dynasty , the Fatimids, the Ayubids, and the
Hafsids whome, during the last years of their reign Tunisia became a part of the
Ottoman empire.
Tunisia was later invaded by the french, in 1881, an remained occupied until
1956, the year in which it acquired its independance.
Nice places to visit in Tunisia :
Tunis :
-The Medina of Tunis (the old city) : the typical tunisian architecture, markets
(souks), streets, and even the doors, will make you feel as if you were in a tale
from one thousand and one nights. It is the perfect place to have a true tunisian
experience : food, clothes, souvenirs, coffeshops, and the genuine kindness of
Tunisian people.

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(photo credit : Hello Tunisia)

(photo credit : Hello Tunisia)

(photo credit : Hello Tunisia)

-The ruins of Carthage : the historical city, home to many legends, is still
beautifully standing. It is located in a coastal area, and has many ruins from all

the civilisations that passed by Tunisia. It has been listed amon the world heritage
sites of UNESCO ever since 1979.

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-The Bardo Museum : this museum has one of the richest and largest collection of
mosaics in the word, all coming from archeological sites in Tunisia. It also
displays many objects ,statues, and antiquities, from the pre historical period to
to the islamic period.

-Sidi Boussaid : the world-wide-known blue and white village, named after a
muslim religious figure who lived there, Abou Said ibn Khalef ibn Yahia

Ettamini el Beji. This beautiful village was a source of inspiration to many

famous foreign painters, such as Paul Klee, Gustave-Henri Jossot, August
Macke. The French philosopher Michel Foucault even lived there for a few years.

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(photo credit : Hello Tunisia)

Monastir :
-The Bourguiba Mausoleum : this is where the first president of Tunisia, Habib
Bourguiba was burried. You can also find some of the belongings of President
Bourguiba, which tunisians often remember as th Father of the Nation

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-The Ribat of Monastir : the ribat a the most important monument in Monastir :
its an over 1000 years old fortress all around the city on Monastir. Its location,
directly in front of the sea, makes it a must see when you come to Tunisia. You
can take the stairs to the highest point of the Ribat and enjoy the breathtaking
view.

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The tunisian south :

Explore the tunisian south, go for a tour in the lzard rouge , the train that
takes you through a journey in the sahara. You can also visit the place where the
first episodes of the Star Wars were shoot : yes Tatooine exists ! and its in
Tunisia !

Djerba :
This little island is a little heaven on earth . Legend has it that Djerba was the

island of the Lotus-Eaters where Odysseus was stranded on his voyage

through the Mediterranean. In addition to its fabulous beaches, Djerba has
always been a crossroads of different cultures : muslims, berbers, jewish.... The
island has many momnuments from the jewish tunisian heritage, such as the
2000 year old synagogue of el Ghriba. Of course, if you ever visit Djerba, dont
forget to try its delicious brik .

One of the most famous monuments in Tunisia

The roman amphitheater of el Jem : which stands still till today, and which is the
second biggest roman amphitheater in the world, after the one in Rome.

Famous Tunisian dishes :

Slata mechouia (photo credit : Hello Tunisia)

Brik (photo credit : Hello Tunisia)

Tunisian couscous

Chakchouka

Assidet Zgougou (photo credit : Hello Tunisia)

Tunisian sweets (photo credit : Hello Tunisia)