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🚨 The #Louvre holds 1,383 Punic steles from #Carthage. But their journey to #Paris is a story of disaster that challenges the very idea of "safe keeping" in foreign museums. A thread... 🧵
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November 10, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Did you know: ancient artifacts from all over the world often find their way to #London, and #Tunisia is no exception? 🇹🇳🇬🇧

Have you ever wondered what happened to all those incredible artifacts from our ancient cities like #Carthage, Dougga, and El Jem?
November 9, 2025 at 5:00 AM
The world's smallest mammal lives in #Tunisia! 🇹🇳🤯

The Etruscan shrew, a tiny powerhouse, thrives in #Ichkeul National Park.

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The Complete Guide to Ichkeul National Park: Tunisia's UNESCO Sanctuary in Bizerte - Exploring Tunisia
Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1980, Ichkeul is a fascinating and mysterious destination of global ecological importance, also recognized as a Biosphere Reserve and a Ramsar Wetland site.
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November 8, 2025 at 4:35 AM
More than just a hat, the Chechia is a symbol of Tunisian heritage, a craft perfected over centuries.
Did you know?
✨ The art was brought by Andalusian migrants and perfected by Tunisian hands.
✨ Each Chechia is meticulously made by hand, from spinning the wool to the final dyeing and stamping.

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November 7, 2025 at 2:32 AM
🧵The "Blue Quran" is one of the most stunning and mysterious manuscripts in Islamic art. Let's explore this masterpiece written in gold on a rare indigo-dyed parchment. #IslamicArt #History #Tunisia

Image: © Marie-Lan Nguyen
October 25, 2025 at 11:21 PM