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Carthage
The ruins of the once-mighty Phoenician and later Roman city near modern Tunis, featuring Punic harbors, Roman baths, villas, and the Tophet sanctuary.
14 km · about 25 min drive
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Ben Arous
Ben Arous Governorate, Tunisia · Africa
About Ben Arous
Ben Arous is worth a stop: 10 minutes from El Mourouj, 14km from Carthage.
Ben Arous is a town located in Ben Arous Governorate, Tunisia. With a population of 88,322, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Ben Arous sits in Tunisia, where you drive on the right. It's in the Africa/Tunis time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Ben Arous to your route.
About Ben Arous
The Battle of Ad Decimum took place on 13 September 533 between the armies of the Vandals, commanded by King Gelimer, and the Byzantine Empire, under the command of General Belisarius.
The Vandal Kingdom under King Hilderic maintained close ties with Emperor Justinian I, but Hilderic's acceptance of ChalcedonianRead more
Christianity over Arianism led to his overthrow by his cousin Gelimer in 531. Refusing to recognize Gelimer's rule, Justinian launched an expedition in 533 under the command of Belisarius to restore imperial control over North Africa. After landing at Caputvada, the Byzantine army advanced toward Carthage, while Gelimer prepared an ambush at the narrows of Ad Decimum using coordinated attacks by his brother Ammatas, his nephew Gibamundus, and his own forces.
The plan unraveled when Ammatas and Gibamundus were defeated in separate engagements before Gelimer arrived. Although Gelimer initially drove back part of the Byzantine cavalry, he paused to mourn the death of his brother instead of pressing his advantage. Belisarius regrouped his cavalry and launched a counterattack, which found the Vandals in disorder and routed them. The Byzantine victory opened the road to Carthage, which was occupied with little resistance, and it marked the beginning of the end for the Vandal kingdom.
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Where is Ben Arous located?
Ben Arous is located in Ben Arous Governorate, Tunisia, Africa. The coordinates are 36.7545 latitude, 10.2217 longitude.
What is the population of Ben Arous?
Ben Arous has a population of approximately 88,322 people, making it a town in Tunisia.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 88,322
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Tunisia
- Region
- Ben Arous Governorate
- Timezone
- Africa/Tunis
- Coordinates
- 36.7545, 10.2217
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Worth the detour from Ben Arous
2 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Sidi Bou Said
A clifftop village above the Gulf of Tunis painted entirely blue and white after Rodolphe d'Erlanger popularised the scheme in the 1920s. Bougainvillea-hung lanes climb to terrace cafés overlooking the Mediterranean.
17 km · about 20 min drive
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