Henchir-Ezzguidane

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Henchir-Ezzguidane or Henchir el Zguidane is a locality in Tunisia. [1] [2]

The site is notable for the significant Roman Era ruins including a Byzantine Fortress Réservoirs and aqueduct. Archeological survey has been conducted by the French [3] [4] in the 19th century. [5]

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References

  1. Carte de l'Atlas archéolgique de la Tunisie: Feuille 42 , footnote 106.
  2. Barrington Atlas, 2000, pl. 32 E4.
  3. Cagnat, Exploration en Tunisie, II, p. 34.
  4. Enquête sur les installations hydrauliques en Tunisie, III, p. 173 et suiv. et fig. 12.
  5. Babelon, Ernest. Archaeological Atlas of Tunisia: special edition of the topographical maps published by the Ministry of War. Accompanied by an explanatory text drafted by Mrs E. Babelon, Mr R. Cagnat, Mr S. Reinach. [Text] /. (Paris, 1893.)