Sidi Bou Ali
Sidi Bou Ali (Sousse) | |
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Commune and town | |
Country | Tunisia |
Governorate | Sousse Governorate |
Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
Sidi Bou Ali is a town and commune in the Sousse Governorate, Tunisia. As of 2004 it had a population of 9,011.[1]
Ancient history
During the Roman occupation of present-day Tunisia, Sidi Bou Ali was known as Ulissipira. The only remnant of the town is an amphitheater, located to the west of the city's present-day location.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ "Institut National de la Statistique - Tunisie". ins.nat.tn. Retrieved 2015-03-12.
- ↑ Sear, F. (2006). Roman Theatres: An Architectural Study. OUP Oxford. p. 288. ISBN 9780198144694. Retrieved 2014-10-24.
Information regarding Roman ruins
Coordinates: 35°57′22″N 10°28′20″E / 35.95611°N 10.47222°E
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