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Old town
The old town in Sousse represents one of the amazing architectural masterpieces, dating back to the ninth century AD, and it contains many old buildings, including: the city walls, the Rabat Fort, and the Grand Mosque, in addition to the main vital streets, and crowded markets, such as: Al-Aghlaba Street , France Street, Alkayed Market, and others.
Rabat Fortress
The Ribat Fort is considered the oldest building in the city of Sousse, dating back to the end of the eighth century AD, and was then used as a fortress for the residence of Muslim soldiers in it, and is characterized by its narrow rooms that resemble dungeons, and the corridors that surround the external courtyard, and the high tower that he built Aghlabids in the year 821 AD, with the aim of observation.
Sousse Archaeological Museum
The Sousse Archaeological Museum is located in the historical fort of the Kasbah, and its holdings are a wonderful archeological collection of mosaic paintings dating back to the second and third centuries: during the Romen Empire, these paintings depict realistic scenes from the old daily life.
Great Mosque
The Great Mosque is located in the old town located in the Tunisian city of Sousse, and it is considered one of the most important landmarks of the city; it is an ancient historical mosque built during the ninth century AD, by order of the Aghlabid prince Abi al-Abbas Muhammad.
Catacombs website
The site of extensive catacombs is an ancient historical site dating back to the third century AD, during the height of Christian existence.
Other sights
In addition to the previous attractions, the city of Sousse includes many attractions, including:
- Olive grove: It contains large numbers of olive trees, and has been a component of the national economy since ancient times.
- Tunis port: It is located in the central part of the city of Sousse, and it is considered a vital and important place.
- Port El Kantaoui: It overlooks the Mediterranean Sea and offers various options for tourists.
- Khalil Al-Fata Tower: It is a historical tower built in 859 AD and was used as a lighthouse with views.
