A Trip To Dougga "Thugga" - Another Ancient Roman Ruin
Not far from Tunis, a few hours drive west of the capital is one of the better preserved Roman Ruins. Perhaps not as much exposed land mass as Oudna, but the walls that are still standing are higher and in many cases better preserved.
I particularly liked this one ... really shows the concept of the "keystone". This arch still very much intact and looking every bit as strong as when it was built a few thousand years ago. Not too many Canadian buildings could hope to boast that architectural feat!
It was very hot on the day of our visit +40 degrees Celsius! So we didn't stay long and mostly sought out the shade. Especially since we had Misha with us. But we couldn't resist a few shots with Misha ... this one is our attempt at her being the "head" of this otherwise "beheaded" statue. I guess we really are becoming that "pet dog has replaced the kids" couple ...
Finally, I couldn't resist a shot of the "communal toilet". This bathroom had ~ 12 toilet spots, set around in a semi-circle and close enough for easy conversation with your fellow bathroom mates. I wonder how much Roman planning happened in this very spot? All very civilized, complete with running water and even remnants of ceramic pipes showing that they had hot water!
Here's a close up of those ceramic pipes which would have provided heated water. They had underground passages where apparently fires were lit to heat up the water and then were piped to the baths, etc.
Not far from Tunis, a few hours drive west of the capital is one of the better preserved Roman Ruins. Perhaps not as much exposed land mass as Oudna, but the walls that are still standing are higher and in many cases better preserved.
It was very hot on the day of our visit +40 degrees Celsius! So we didn't stay long and mostly sought out the shade. Especially since we had Misha with us. But we couldn't resist a few shots with Misha ... this one is our attempt at her being the "head" of this otherwise "beheaded" statue. I guess we really are becoming that "pet dog has replaced the kids" couple ...Finally, I couldn't resist a shot of the "communal toilet". This bathroom had ~ 12 toilet spots, set around in a semi-circle and close enough for easy conversation with your fellow bathroom mates. I wonder how much Roman planning happened in this very spot? All very civilized, complete with running water and even remnants of ceramic pipes showing that they had hot water!
Here's a close up of those ceramic pipes which would have provided heated water. They had underground passages where apparently fires were lit to heat up the water and then were piped to the baths, etc. 
Janice, what a splendid ancient ruin. The gates, walls and plumbing are amazing. And the arches are like coptic arches, that then became flying buttresses (much later). Lucky you, that you and Roy are so near to that history. Canada has some buildings nearly 200 years old, eh? Cheers. Best, Liz B.
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