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- ↑ R. Cagnat and A. Merlin, Atlas archéologique de la Tunisie (1:100, 000), (Paris, 1914–32). p.30.10
- ↑ Barrington Atlas: BAtlas 33 E1.
- ↑ Victor of Vita, History of the persecution by the Vandals, I, 3.
- ↑ Annuario Pontificio 2013 (Libreria Editrice Vaticana, 2013, ISBN 978-88-209-9070-1), "Sedi titolari", pp. 819-1013
- ↑ "Titular Episcopal See of Urusi". GCatholic.org. Retrieved 25 June 2015.
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