Touring Bi'r Halimah in Tunisia
Bi'r Halimah in the region of Zaghwān is a city located in Tunisia - some 30 mi or ( 48 km ) South of Tunis , the country's capital city .
Time in Bi'r Halimah is now 04:55 AM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Tunis " with a UTC offset of 1 hours. Depending on your travel resources, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Tripoli, Zaghouan, Tunis, Sousse, and Cheylus. Being here already, consider visiting Tripoli . We collected some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Check out our recommendations for Bi'r Halimah ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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La Tunisia
www.walterlocascio.it Reportages fotografico di Walter Lo Cascio in Tunisia. Luglio 2005. ..
Zaghouan in Tunisia
The Temple of the Waters at Zaghouan in Tunisia, the town and the mountains around Jebel Zaghouan on 26 January 2008. ..
Highlights 4x4 Trip Zriba - Bir Halima 17.06.2012 [HD]-14:00
The highlights of our off-road trip from Zriba to Bir Halima across the mountains next to Djebel Zaghouan (Zaghouan gouvernorate, Tunisia). ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Depienne Airfield
Depienne Airfield is a World War II airfield in Tunisia, located approximately 12 km northeast of El Fahs, and 53 km southwest of Tunis. The airfield was first used by the German Luftwaffe in 1941 and 1942, and was captured by the British Army by a parachute attack on 3 December 1942. It was later used by the United States Army Air Force Twelfth Air Force as a B-17 Flying Fortress heavy bomber airfield during the North African Campaign.
Located at 36.43 10.01 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Djebel Zaghouan
Djebel Zaghouan is a mountain and the highest point in Eastern Tunisia at 1,295 m. The mountain is located in an area of National Park. The town of Zaghouan is located below on its northern slope. The mountain is the site of a Roman temple known as the Temple de Eaux (Temple of Water) which marks the site of an aqueduct which used to take water to the city of Carthage over 100 km away.
Located at 36.35 10.12 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Zaghouan
Zaghwan is a town in the northern half of Tunisia. Situated on a low ridge of the Dorsale Mountains, the town has a mild climate and presents a green aspect. Cold water from here was taken by aqueduct to Carthage. The town is famous for its roses, originally cultivated by Muslim refugees from Spain in the seventeenth century. The town is located around 100 km due south of Tunis and around 50 km inland (west) from the Gulf of Hammamet and has an estimated population of around 16,037 (2004).
Located at 36.40 10.15 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Thuburbo Majus
Thuburbo Majus (or Thuburbo Maius) is a large Roman site in northern Tunisia. It is located roughly 60 km southwest of Carthage on a major African thoroughfare. This thoroughfare connects Carthage to the Sahara. Other towns along the way included Sbiba, Sufes, Sbeitla, and Sufetula. Parts of the old Roman road are in ruins, but others do remain. Romans started to build Thuburbo Majus in 27 BC .
Located at 36.40 9.90 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
El Fahs
El Fahs is a town and commune located in the Zaghouan Governorate, 60 kilometers south-west of Tunis, Tunisia. Its population in 2004 was 19,315. It is located in the Wadi Miliane valley, surrounded by mountains, in particular the Djebel Zaghouan. The Roman site of Thuburbo Majus is located 3km away. Under the French protectorate, the city was known as Pont du Fahs, (trans. Bridge-of-Fahs), named after the remains of a Roman era bridge in the vicinity.
Located at 36.37 9.90 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
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