Tunisia Way

Exploring in another direction, Roman paved street: Here, the loose ground rose quite high above the street level. Fragments of pottery, oil lamps, and other items could be spotted. In another area, the loose ground revealed a fossilized shell as I proceeded down the steep slope. In some areas, indications revealed that there were levels of buildings still buried. Imagine what treasures still lie buried beneath the surface!
On the way back oyu can see the Roman aqueducts that carried water all the way to Carthage, a distance of 123 km. Along the way, you can see also an unmarked structure, similar in style to the Punic funerary chambers in Dougga. Near the town of Oudna, the Zaghouan Aqueduct was spotted. The impressive structure, dating back to 120 AD, varied considerably along the route. It curved in some sections, rising in some places to quite a height. At other times, it appeared to play hide-and-seek, with the arches appearing at ground level and then seems to disappear, where the conduit is carried underground. About 30 km later, multi-level buildings began replacing the open landscape. Instead of spotting cattle or sheep, groups of people could be seen carrying out commerce or chatting at streetside cafés. In the distance was the capital city.

Practicalities

HOTELS AND ALTERNATIVES

There is only one hotel in the nearby village of Teboursouk, the Thugga. This is a highly recommended 2 star place. Note that both Rough Guide and Lonely Planet seem not to care to much about the place, characterizing it as respectively "staid" and "overpriced." I kind of like the place, and find it quite reasonable. In August I paid 35TD for half board in a room that was cosy, clean, with AC and an inviting bathroom.
While the hotel is good value for money, real budget travellers might still prefer the youth hostel in Teboursouk.

RESTAURANTS AND ALTERNATIVES

You eat in the hotel in Teboursouk, where you're strongly advised to rent with half board, saving you 6TD at the standard 3 course menu price. The restaurant is quite good, I myself enjoyed wild boar, and just had to spit out 3 pieces of buckshot.

NIGHTLIFE

Hotel Thugga has a bar, that is used mainly by men. In 2000 there were local women there (although not drinking alcohol), but 5 years later they were all gone.

CHANGE MONEY

We have no record of any banks in Teboursouk, but the reception in the hotel might be helpful in exchanging money.

TRANSPORT