Mahdia Marine Cemetery, Mahdia

Name: Mahdia Marine Cemetery
Address: Mahdia, Tunisia

#3 among attractions in Mahdia

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Mahdia Maritime Cemetery in Tunisia is a burial site in the city of Mahdia where thousands of centuries-old tombs have been distributed without order. They are located between the Ottoman fortress of Bordj el Kebir and the old port of the city built by the Fatimids and supposedly used by the Phoenicians and Carthaginians on the rocks of Cape Africa, defended by a chain. In 1087 the Pisans and Genoese landed at this place. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 35°30'21"N, 11°4'45"E

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Mahdia Marine Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Great Mosque of Mahdiya, Mahdia Museum.

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Mosque
Great Mosque of Mahdiya, Mahdia
11 min walk • The Great Mosque of Mahdiya, an emblematic structure nestled in the coastal city of Mahdia, Tunisia, stands as a testament to the rich Islamic history of the region. Founded in 916 AD by the Fatimid dynasty, this mosque is not only a place of worship but also a symbol...
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Museum, City hall
Mahdia Museum, Mahdia
18 min walk • The Mahdia Museum is a museum in Tunisia specialising in Tunisian archaeology and heritage. It is located in the city of Mahdia. The museum collections includes Punic, Roman, Byzantine and Islamic elements and concentrates on popular traditions of central Tunisia.

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Which popular attractions are close to Mahdia Marine Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Great Mosque of Mahdiya, Mahdia (11 min walk), Mahdia Museum, Mahdia (18 min walk).