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Dashrat Zawiyat Sidi Salih Destination Guide
Delve into Dashrat Zawiyat Sidi Salih in Tunisia
Dashrat Zawiyat Sidi Salih in the region of Al Qaşrayn is located in Tunisia - some 142 mi or ( 229 km ) South-West of Tunis , the country's capital .
Local time in Dashrat Zawiyat Sidi Salih is now 06:04 AM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Tunis " with a UTC offset of 1 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Tunis, Tozeur, Sousse, Sidi Bouzid, and Gafsa. While being here, you might want to check out Tunis . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Dashrat Zawiyat Sidi Salih ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Battle of the Kasserine Pass
The Battle of the Kasserine Pass was a battle that took place during the Tunisia Campaign of World War II in February 1943. It was a series of battles fought around Kasserine Pass, a 2 mi wide gap in the Grand Dorsal chain of the Atlas Mountains in west central Tunisia. The Axis forces involved, led by Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, were primarily from the Afrika Korps Assault Group, elements of the Italian Centauro Armoured Division and two Panzer divisions detached from the 5th Panzer Army.
Located at 35.26 8.74 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
Kasserine
Kasserine is the capital city of the Kasserine Governorate, in west-central Tunisia. It is situated below Jebel ech Chambi, Tunisia's highest mountain. Its population is 76,243 (2004). In classical antiquity it was a Roman colony known as Colonia Cillilana or plain Cillium.
Located at 35.17 8.83 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
Thelepte Airfield
Thelepte Airfield is an airfield in Tunisia, located about 20 km southwest of Kasserine. It currently is active and in use. It was used by the United States Army Air Force Twelfth Air Force in 1943 during the North African Campaign against the German Afrika Korps. The first American units arrived in late December and the P-40s of the 33d Fighter Group arrived on 7 January from Telergma Airfield, Algeria.
Located at 35.00 8.59 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
Thélepte
Thélepte is a Roman ruin in western Tunisia, 5 km from the modern town of Fériana, near the border with Algeria. It is located at around {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:34|58|33|N|8|35|38|E| | |name= }}. The best preserved building is a church. Cathedral in Thélepte, then Ruspe, was in the end of 5th and the beginning of 6th centuries a see of charismatic bishop Fulgentius of Ruspe, a Father of the Church. A once great city now stands little in ruins.
Located at 34.98 8.59 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Fériana
Fériana is a town and commune in the Kasserine Governorate, Tunisia. As of 2004 it had a population of 24,198. It is 35 km from Kasserine and 75 from Gafsa.
Located at 34.95 8.57 (Lat./Long.); Less than 25 km away
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