Exploring Tunisia
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I delve into the full, dramatic story in my latest article. How did this happen?
And what does it mean for cultural heritage today?
Read the full piece here:
exploringtunisia.com/topic/24/how...
#Tunisia #Carthage #Louvre
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And what does it mean for cultural heritage today?
Read the full piece here:
exploringtunisia.com/topic/24/how...
#Tunisia #Carthage #Louvre
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How Did Carthage's Treasures End Up at the Bottom of a French Port? - Exploring Tunisia
Have you ever stood before an ancient artifact in a foreign museum and wondered about its journey? The story is often one of adventure, but also of appropriation and loss.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:03 AM
I delve into the full, dramatic story in my latest article. How did this happen?
And what does it mean for cultural heritage today?
Read the full piece here:
exploringtunisia.com/topic/24/how...
#Tunisia #Carthage #Louvre
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And what does it mean for cultural heritage today?
Read the full piece here:
exploringtunisia.com/topic/24/how...
#Tunisia #Carthage #Louvre
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This isn't just #history. From 1994-1998, MORE fragments were pulled from the wreck and sent to the Louvre. The story of this dispersal—and the loss—is still being written.
livres.louvre.fr/steles-puniq...
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livres.louvre.fr/steles-puniq...
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November 10, 2025 at 7:03 AM
This isn't just #history. From 1994-1998, MORE fragments were pulled from the wreck and sent to the Louvre. The story of this dispersal—and the loss—is still being written.
livres.louvre.fr/steles-puniq...
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livres.louvre.fr/steles-puniq...
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In 1875, the French warship #Magenta, loaded with thousands of sacred steles excavated from #Carthage, caught fire and sank in #Toulon harbor. The transport of these treasures had ended in a catastrophe.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_...
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en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_...
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November 10, 2025 at 7:03 AM
In 1875, the French warship #Magenta, loaded with thousands of sacred steles excavated from #Carthage, caught fire and sank in #Toulon harbor. The transport of these treasures had ended in a catastrophe.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_...
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en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_...
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You can check out 800+ items related to Tunisia on their official website:
britishmuseum.org/collection/t...
What do you think?
Is it more important that these pieces are shared with a global audience abroad, or should the focus be on keeping #cultural #heritage in its country of origin?
britishmuseum.org/collection/t...
What do you think?
Is it more important that these pieces are shared with a global audience abroad, or should the focus be on keeping #cultural #heritage in its country of origin?
November 9, 2025 at 5:00 AM
You can check out 800+ items related to Tunisia on their official website:
britishmuseum.org/collection/t...
What do you think?
Is it more important that these pieces are shared with a global audience abroad, or should the focus be on keeping #cultural #heritage in its country of origin?
britishmuseum.org/collection/t...
What do you think?
Is it more important that these pieces are shared with a global audience abroad, or should the focus be on keeping #cultural #heritage in its country of origin?
Here's a key thing to reflect on: We are talking about a single museum in a foreign country, which was not even the colonizer of Tunisia, housing over 800 of our artifacts. This makes you wonder about the historical networks of excavation, trade, and acquisition that led to this
November 9, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Here's a key thing to reflect on: We are talking about a single museum in a foreign country, which was not even the colonizer of Tunisia, housing over 800 of our artifacts. This makes you wonder about the historical networks of excavation, trade, and acquisition that led to this
From statues of emperors and gods to figures of everyday people, ancient vessels, dishes, coins...
It's a bittersweet feeling.
It's amazing to see our heritage shared with the world,
but it also makes you think about the journey these objects took from our soil.
It's a bittersweet feeling.
It's amazing to see our heritage shared with the world,
but it also makes you think about the journey these objects took from our soil.
November 9, 2025 at 5:00 AM
From statues of emperors and gods to figures of everyday people, ancient vessels, dishes, coins...
It's a bittersweet feeling.
It's amazing to see our heritage shared with the world,
but it also makes you think about the journey these objects took from our soil.
It's a bittersweet feeling.
It's amazing to see our heritage shared with the world,
but it also makes you think about the journey these objects took from our soil.
Its survival highlights the global importance of this #UNESCO World Heritage site. Let's protect our natural treasures. 🌍🦔
Check out this incredible video from "3 Minutes Nature" on YouTube!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbIb...
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#Ichkeul #Tunisia #Wildlife
Check out this incredible video from "3 Minutes Nature" on YouTube!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbIb...
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#Ichkeul #Tunisia #Wildlife
Etruscan Shrew (The World's Smallest & Hungriest Mammal)
YouTube video by 3 Minutes Nature
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November 8, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Its survival highlights the global importance of this #UNESCO World Heritage site. Let's protect our natural treasures. 🌍🦔
Check out this incredible video from "3 Minutes Nature" on YouTube!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbIb...
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#Ichkeul #Tunisia #Wildlife
Check out this incredible video from "3 Minutes Nature" on YouTube!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbIb...
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#Ichkeul #Tunisia #Wildlife
👉 Your next stop: Explore the "Souk Al Chawacheen" near the Zitouna Mosque for an authentic, non-touristy experience!
Read more 👉 exploringtunisia.com/topic/12/che...
© Photo by Chermiti Mohamed
#Chechia #TunisianHeritage #Artisanat #Tunisia #Explore #SupportLocal #CulturalHeritage
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Read more 👉 exploringtunisia.com/topic/12/che...
© Photo by Chermiti Mohamed
#Chechia #TunisianHeritage #Artisanat #Tunisia #Explore #SupportLocal #CulturalHeritage
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Chechia: A Symbol of Tunisian Authenticity and a Tale of Heritage - Exploring Tunisia
This traditional handmade craft is one of Tunisia’s oldest artisanal trades, reflecting a history that spans centuries.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:32 AM
👉 Your next stop: Explore the "Souk Al Chawacheen" near the Zitouna Mosque for an authentic, non-touristy experience!
Read more 👉 exploringtunisia.com/topic/12/che...
© Photo by Chermiti Mohamed
#Chechia #TunisianHeritage #Artisanat #Tunisia #Explore #SupportLocal #CulturalHeritage
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Read more 👉 exploringtunisia.com/topic/12/che...
© Photo by Chermiti Mohamed
#Chechia #TunisianHeritage #Artisanat #Tunisia #Explore #SupportLocal #CulturalHeritage
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✨ It's a proud symbol of identity, once worn by all and still a vital part of #traditional attire.
Bringing home a #Chechia means taking home a piece of Tunisia's soul and directly supporting the local artisans who keep this ancient tradition alive.
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Bringing home a #Chechia means taking home a piece of Tunisia's soul and directly supporting the local artisans who keep this ancient tradition alive.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:32 AM
✨ It's a proud symbol of identity, once worn by all and still a vital part of #traditional attire.
Bringing home a #Chechia means taking home a piece of Tunisia's soul and directly supporting the local artisans who keep this ancient tradition alive.
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Bringing home a #Chechia means taking home a piece of Tunisia's soul and directly supporting the local artisans who keep this ancient tradition alive.
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Want to explore more of #Tunisia's rich history, including the possibility of seeing the Blue #Quran?
Check out this guide to 10 incredible Tunisian #museums:
exploringtunisia.com/topic/13/dis...
Check out this guide to 10 incredible Tunisian #museums:
exploringtunisia.com/topic/13/dis...
Discover Tunisia’s History: 10 Museums You Can’t Miss - Exploring Tunisia
Tunisia is a country rich in history and culture, and its museums are the perfect places to explore this vibrant heritage.
exploringtunisia.com
October 25, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Want to explore more of #Tunisia's rich history, including the possibility of seeing the Blue #Quran?
Check out this guide to 10 incredible Tunisian #museums:
exploringtunisia.com/topic/13/dis...
Check out this guide to 10 incredible Tunisian #museums:
exploringtunisia.com/topic/13/dis...
The market value of a single folio is immense. In 2018, Christie's auctioned one page for a staggering £512,750—more than double its low estimate, highlighting its status as a pinnacle of Islamic calligraphy.
October 25, 2025 at 11:21 PM
The market value of a single folio is immense. In 2018, Christie's auctioned one page for a staggering £512,750—more than double its low estimate, highlighting its status as a pinnacle of Islamic calligraphy.
🌐 Other folios are in world-class institutions:
• Aga Khan Museum: A single folio & a rare bifolium (Toronto)
• Museum of Islamic Arts: Two folios (Doha, Qatar)
• The Khalili Collection: Two folios (London)
• @metmuseum.org, Harvard Art Museum & others also hold pages.
• Aga Khan Museum: A single folio & a rare bifolium (Toronto)
• Museum of Islamic Arts: Two folios (Doha, Qatar)
• The Khalili Collection: Two folios (London)
• @metmuseum.org, Harvard Art Museum & others also hold pages.
October 25, 2025 at 11:21 PM
🌐 Other folios are in world-class institutions:
• Aga Khan Museum: A single folio & a rare bifolium (Toronto)
• Museum of Islamic Arts: Two folios (Doha, Qatar)
• The Khalili Collection: Two folios (London)
• @metmuseum.org, Harvard Art Museum & others also hold pages.
• Aga Khan Museum: A single folio & a rare bifolium (Toronto)
• Museum of Islamic Arts: Two folios (Doha, Qatar)
• The Khalili Collection: Two folios (London)
• @metmuseum.org, Harvard Art Museum & others also hold pages.
So, where can you see these precious pages today? Here are some of the major holders:
🏛️ The Raqqada National Museum of Islamic Art near Kairouan, Tunisia, holds the largest collection: 67 folios.
www.patrimoinedetunisie.com.tn/en/museums/t...
🏛️ The Raqqada National Museum of Islamic Art near Kairouan, Tunisia, holds the largest collection: 67 folios.
www.patrimoinedetunisie.com.tn/en/museums/t...
October 25, 2025 at 11:21 PM
So, where can you see these precious pages today? Here are some of the major holders:
🏛️ The Raqqada National Museum of Islamic Art near Kairouan, Tunisia, holds the largest collection: 67 folios.
www.patrimoinedetunisie.com.tn/en/museums/t...
🏛️ The Raqqada National Museum of Islamic Art near Kairouan, Tunisia, holds the largest collection: 67 folios.
www.patrimoinedetunisie.com.tn/en/museums/t...
The manuscript originally contained an estimated 600 folios (pages). However, during the Ottoman period, it was disbound and its folios were dispersed across the globe. Today, only about 100 folios are known to survive.
October 25, 2025 at 11:21 PM
The manuscript originally contained an estimated 600 folios (pages). However, during the Ottoman period, it was disbound and its folios were dispersed across the globe. Today, only about 100 folios are known to survive.
What makes it so unique? Its breathtaking appearance: brilliant gold ink on a deep blue indigo parchment. This color combination was exceptionally rare and costly, signifying its importance as a royal commission.
October 25, 2025 at 11:21 PM
What makes it so unique? Its breathtaking appearance: brilliant gold ink on a deep blue indigo parchment. This color combination was exceptionally rare and costly, signifying its importance as a royal commission.
