Sousse Ancient City in Tunisia: The Garden Port of the Mediterranean
๐บ๐Just a short 6-minute taxi ride costing a little over 3 dinars from Sousse's bus station, and you'll arrive at this millennium-old ancient city! ๐ซ๐ธFounded in the 9th century BC, Sousse Ancient City is a treasure trove of history and architecture. Since the Middle Ages, it has boasted city walls, religious buildings, princely mansions, underground tombs, and residential houses, showcasing a diverse range of architectural styles. ๐ฏ The Sousse Museum houses the national art treasure of Tunisia - mosaics, with the oldest piece dating back 3,500 years! ๐ผ๏ธ๐ The Arab quarter of Sousse, a gem on the Sahel coast of eastern Tunisia, stands as a testament to 3,000 years of Mediterranean history, a treasure trove from ancient to modern times. ๐ ๐บ๐ During the Aghlabid dynasty (800-909), Sousse served as a vital trade hub and military port, a typical ancient Arab settlement. Its ancient indigenous quarter, fortifications, Arab quarter with the Great Mosque, Islamic monasteries, and buildings combining religious and military functions have made Sousse a crucial link in the coastal defense system of Islamic countries. ๐ก๏ธ ๐๐ In 1988, the Arab quarter of Sousse was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List as a cultural heritage site, a testament to its global significance! ๐ #SousseAncientCity #MediterraneanGardenPort #UNESCOWorldHeritage #TunisianHistory ๐น๐ณ #AncientArchitecture