Thibaris (Henchir Hamamet)
Thibaris · Thibari · Henchir Hamamet
Roman (1st–5th c CE)·Roman (Africa Proconsularis)·🇹🇳 Béja Governorate, Medjerda tributary Wadi Siliana, Tunisia
About
About Thibaris (Henchir Hamamet)
Medjerda road vicus with forum, baths and Christian basilica with mosaic epitaphs, controlling Siliana valley grain. Recorded context — Period: Roman (1st–5th c CE); Culture: Roman (Africa Proconsularis); Field status: partially excavated; Materials: limestone, sandstone; Condition: low mounds, arch fragments, cisterns.
Why it mattersKey Roman (1st–5th c CE) site illustrating Roman (Africa Proconsularis) urbanism and agricultural vicus and waystation on carthage–hippo road.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Vicus vs civitas status
Theories
- 01Medjerda granary road model
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- Vicus on Medjerda feeder; municipium under Septimius Severus 198 CE
- Period
- Roman (1st–5th c CE)
- Culture
- Roman (Africa Proconsularis)
- Purpose
- Agricultural vicus and waystation on Carthage–Hippo road
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
Vicus on Medjerda feeder; municipium under Septimius Severus 198 CE
Initial construction / foundation
20th century
Modern archaeological survey and excavation
On the ground
Structures & features
36.5800° N · 9.4200° E · 180 m · 3 mapped features
- Thibaris (Henchir Hamamet) — Principal GategateMain gate and rampart section at Thibaris (Henchir Hamamet)36.5806° N · 9.4206° E
- Thibaris (Henchir Hamamet) — Central Forum/BasilicaforumForum–basilica complex at Thibaris (Henchir Hamamet)36.5800° N · 9.4200° E
- Thibaris (Henchir Hamamet) — Baths/CisternsbathsBaths and cistern cluster at Thibaris (Henchir Hamamet)36.5794° N · 9.4194° E
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