Ancient Roman city of Haidra Tunisia
Make sure you include Haidra as one of the places to visit during your vacation in Tunisia. As you walk along the uneven paving stones leading into Haidra’s Roman ruins, bear in mind that you are entering one of the oldest cities in Africa. . . . Haidra’s original Berber name, Ammaedara, suggests that the first inhabitants were the original peoples of North Africa long before the Romans arrived. . . . The Roman settlers were charged with protecting the fertile valleys against the rebellious tribal lords of the Algerian and Tunisian mountains. . . . Both Berbers and Romans chose their real estate well as the town lies on the picturesque riverbanks of the Oued Haidra. . . . Chief among places of interest is the extremely well preserved Arch of Septimius Severus, a Byzantine church, underground baths, fascinating mausoleums in the shape of towers and one of the largest Byzantine fortresses in Tunisia. . . . Climb up the fortress’ ramparts for an unparallel sunset. . . . As the sun sets behind Algerian mountains, it bathes the ruins in a rich orange glow. . . . The rich valleys surrounding Haidra and the beauty of its surrounding lands make Haidra a well worth stop in your visit to Tunisia.