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Climate change impacts, from higher temperatures to worsening floods, now threaten to condemn these and dozens more African landmarks to the history books.
Source: Africa’s heritage sites are in peril as planet heats up
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In this assemblage of multinational artworks, a cohesive postcolonial canvas fails to fully emerge, owing to Dream City’s lack of bold vision.
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The impact of sea level rise on African sites has largely been understudied.
Source: New Study Models Sea Level Rise Risks at African Heritage Sites
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Residents of Tunis’ Medina have faced adversity before, but the pandemic economy was threatening lasting damage. Their solution: to band together.
Source: In Tunis, artisans and residents rally to rescue treasured old city
Photo: Montassar Jmour
Source: Défis et opportunités des centres urbains historiques : étude de cas de la Médina de Tunis (Tunisie)
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The ancient complex in Tunisia is one of the world’s best-preserved Roman stone ruins…
Source: Unesco World Heritage Site El Jem’s amphitheatre – in pictures
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The 3rd century structure, El Jem amphitheatre, so symbolic of Tunisia that it features on the 20-dinar note, usually receives about 190,000 visitors a year, but in 2020 only 45,000 came, and so far this year it has been deserted most of the time.
Source: Once vibrant, this Tunisia’s UNESCO World Heritage Site wears deserted look – See images
Not all roads lead to Rome. The Romans roamed far and wide, leaving impressive structures beyond the borders of Italy.
Source: The 10 most amazing Roman ruins (that aren’t in Italy)
Visiting UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Tunisia independently. How to get there by public transport, where to stay and what see at each Tunisia UNESCO site.
Source: How to visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Tunisia independently
Tunis’ medina, dating back to the seventh century, is a UNESCO World Heritage site, but locals say the area has long been neglected…
Tunis is bursting with the creative energy of a generation taking full advantage of its newfound freedom of expression and fervour for preserving its heritage in unexpected ways.
Source: Why Tunis could be the new Rome
Yeah, there is coliseum in Africa.
Source: Tunisia was part of the Roman Empire and has spectacular ruins to prove it
CNN Travel unveils 20 of the best places to visit in 2020, including a lesser known gem in the Caribbean, a remote island off the coast of Africa and a German town with the coolest trains.
Tunisia tours offer the opportunity to enjoy a wonderful beach vacation and combine it with other interesting things to see and do. Tunisia will certainly provide you with sun-drenched days on the beach but it will also allow you to satisfy your cultural desires with historical sites and desert experiences. It’s a wonderful combination to …
Source: Experience the Outstanding on a Tunisia Vacation | Goway
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