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Dougga



Dougga
Introduction

1. The big theatre

2. The Capitol

3. Lybico-Punic Mausoleum

4. Licinian Baths

5. Southern Baths

6. Brothel

7. Forum

8. Square of Winds

9. Temple of Caelestis

10. Temple of Saturn

11. Temple of Minerva

12. Small temples

13. Hypogee

14. Streets and houses

15. Mosaics, statues and inscriptions

16. Arch of Alexander Severus

17. Cisterns

18. City market

19. Numidian Wall

20. Dolmens

21. In Bardo Museum

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DOUGGA
Square of Winds

Dougga, Tunisia
The Square of Winds has a shape different from other Roman squares, with its semi-circle ending at one side. The decorations on the floor are what has given the square its name: Together with the compass inscription is listed what was considered the 12 names of winds.
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Dougga, Tunisia



By Tore Kjeilen