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Tunisia

The arch you see in the photo is Bab el Bhar,  gate of the sea, also known as Porte De France , the gate of France,  is a city gate in Tunis, the capital of Tunisia.  It marks the separation between the Medina of Tunis and the modern city. The gate is made up of a lowered archway and topped by a parapet.
Cathedral of St. Vincent de Paul in Tunis.
A visit to the the only Roman Catholic cathedral operating in Tunisia is the Cathedral of St. Vincent de Paul in Tunis.
Close up of the interior
Interior of the Cathedral
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Dougga represents "the best-preserved Roman small town in North Africa". The site, which lies in the middle of the countryside, has been protected from the encroachment of modern urbanization, in contrast, to Carthage, which has been pillaged and rebuilt on numerous occasions
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The Roman Theater of Dougga
The Roman Theater seating from the stage area. The theater held 3,500 spectators
Looking from the Roman Theater to the from stage area
From the top of the theater seating looking to the stage area
The top level of the Roman Theater
The Capitol is a Roman temple from the 2nd century, principally dedicated to Rome’s protective triad: Jupiter
On the road Ain Doura to the Capitol.  When the town was flourishing it once had 5,000 residents including villas, temples, baths, a paved street and a forum.
Side view of The Capitol.  In front of photo are the pillars of the Temple of Mercury
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A sun dial is carved into the stone and was used daily in its time.
Depicting the continent of Africa. Near the Capitol are the "square of the Rose of the Winds"—which is named after a compass rose that is engraved on the floor

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