Salammbo sacrificial structure — Attraction in Tunis

Tophet refers to a sacred area where the Carthaginians conducted religious and ritual practices, particularly related to the worship of Ba'al Hammon, a Phoenician god associated with fertility and agriculture. The Tophet of Salammbo is believed to be a burial site where the Carthaginians conducted infant sacrifices as offerings to the gods.

The site is characterized by rows of small stone markers, called stelae, which mark the burial pits where urns containing the cremated remains of infants were interred. These stelae are typically inscribed with dedicatory or commemorative inscriptions in the Punic language, providing valuable insights into Carthaginian religious beliefs...

Historically, The Sanctuary of Tophet is an ancient Cartheginian burial site containing a vast number of children’s graves. Some historians have written that it was a site for sacrifices to Phoenician Gods but no other classical sources mention the practice, and biblical references do not mention the tophet of Carthage. Eerie I know and given the history either you visit to learn of possible ancient horrific practices, you visit it as just an ancient site or avoid altogether if the subject matter is disturbing (which if true, it is very disturbing) I have rated it purely as an ancient...

The ticket taker will scam and steal from you. Count your change. We paid 30000 for two 12000 tickets. We should have had 6000 in change he gave us three using lots of small coins to hide the stealing. It isn't "a lot" but it would be better to tip nice people who do a good job or could use it 3000 rather than let theirs take it. This was at 12:20 on Wednesday March 8th, International rip women off day? We went back and said there had been a mistake and without any problem he gave us the correct change. However you...