World Heritage Site:
Medina of Sousse
Publication Year:
2025
Publication Type:
Article
Publication Identifier:
WHED674C50E57
Summary
Archaeological research on the 'Maison des/aux Banquettes' site in Sousse, Tunisia, reveals critical insights into its unique spatial arrangement and significance within the ancient city of Hadrumetum. Despite being discovered in 1968, this site remains understudied and overlooked, both by the public and authorities, exacerbating its deteriorating condition. The study highlights the urgent need for conservation efforts, as the site is located in the buffer zone of the UNESCO-listed Medina of Sousse. It also underscores the broader threat posed by urban expansion and globalization to the city's archaeological heritage, emphasizing the lack of governmental response to these pressures.
Citation
Hamrouni, M.-R., & Gharbi, Y. (2025). Several observations regarding the archaeological site known as “Maison des/aux Banquettes” in Sousse (Tunisia). Índice Histórico Español, (138), 67–97. https://doi.org/10.1344/ihe2025.138.4