World Heritage Site: Dougga / Thugga
Publication Year: 2012
Publication Type: Reference entry
Publication Identifier: WHE6EC6047171
Summary
Thugga (Dougga) is renowned for its strategic location overlooking the Wadi Khaled Valley in modern Tunisia. This site offers significant insights into ancient urban planning and architecture, showcasing a blend of Punic, Roman, and Byzantine influences. The research highlights Thugga's historical importance as a center of culture, religion, and administration during antiquity. The study employs a comprehensive approach, integrating archaeological evidence with historical records to reconstruct the site's evolution over centuries. Key discoveries include well-preserved structures such as temples, theaters, and public baths, which provide a window into the daily life and governance of ancient Thugga.
Citation
Morton, T. J. (2012). Thugga (Dougga). The Encyclopedia of Ancient History. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781444338386.wbeah16150
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