Day 4 Roman Sufetula near to Sbeitla

The Roman and Byzantine remains at Sufetula.

This is a long day on the bus and incredibly for somewhere so close to the Sahara desert, its raining. Still the water does bring out some of the colours in the mosaics and stonework.

This became part of the roman empire during the reign of Vespasian (67 to 69 AD). It's wealth was based on Olive production. Decline took place during the late empire and it was occupied by the Vandals. Later was reconquered by the Byzantines.

Byzantine baptismal font

A Roman road complete with camber and grooves caused by chariot wear

Monuments to the 3 main gods of the Roman world. Jupiter, Juno and Minerva.