Museum

Mahdia Museum

Museum

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Mahdia Museum offers a journey through the region's ancient past, displaying artifacts unearthed from local sites. Housed in a former mosque, the museum itself is a piece of history. Visitors can view Punic jewelry, Roman mosaics, and pottery that tell the story of Mahdia's strategic importance across centuries. The collection provides insight into daily life, trade, and art of these civilizations.

Don't miss

Punic-era jewelry and amulets
Roman floor mosaics depicting mythological scenes
Pottery and amphorae from ancient shipwrecks

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Religious site

Great Mosque of Mahdiya

Admire the 10th-century Great Mosque of Mahdia, a masterpiece of Fatimid architecture with a grand portal.

Neighborhood

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Historic coastal neighborhood with a vibrant medina, sandy beaches, and a bustling fishing port, popular among tourists.

Landmark

Capture of Mahdia (1550)

Historic fortress Borj el Kebir, site of the 1550 Ottoman capture of Mahdia from Spanish forces.

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