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The Sfax Archaeological Museum is an archaeological museum located in Sfax, Tunisia.




History


The Sfax Archaeological Museum was established in 1907, making it the third oldest museum in the country. During World War II, the museum was hit by bombings. The first exhibition room opened in 1955. Three new rooms opened in 1966.




Description


The museum is located in the city's town hall.
Most of the museum's collection comes from the Roman period (mosaics, glass, pottery, coins). Artefacts on display are from the sites of Thenae, Taparura, Louza and Mahres. It also holds the country largest collection of blown glass.




Collection


Double-tomb mosaic for C. Julius Serenus and Numitoria Saturnina from Thenae
Mosaic pavement from a baptistery near Skhira
Mosaic pavement of Matrona, 5th century near Skhira
Mosaic pavement with geometric and floral decoration from the house of Dionysus, 3rd century near Thenae




See also



African archaeology
Culture of Tunisia
List of museums in Tunisia




References






External links


(in French) List of mosiacs from the museum

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