Kerkuane
- States
- Tunisia
- Category
- Cultural
- Year
- 1985
- Location
- Gouvernorat de Nabeul
- Region
- Arab States
- Coordinates
- 36.94639, 11.09917
- Last Visited
- Not visited yet
- UNESCO ID
- 332
- WH Site
- 332
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The Punic Town of Kerkuane and its Necropolis, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Tunisia, is a well-preserved archaeological gem from the 6th century BCE. Founded by the Phoenicians, it showcases ancient urban planning with residential quarters, temples, and a sophisticated drainage system, offering a rare glimpse into Punic civilization before its destruction by Rome. The adjacent necropolis features burial chambers and artifacts that highlight the cultural and religious practices of the time. This site stands as a testament to the ingenuity and legacy of one of the Mediterranean’s early maritime powers.