The ancient city of Maktar in Tunisia - in pictures

The presence of people in the region goes back centuries

The archaeological site of Maktar, ancient Mactaris, in central-western Tunisia. The birth of a city called Makthar dates back to the 4th century BC with the Numidian kings. All photos: AFP

Maktar dates back to the 4th century BC.

The city took advantage of the development of Carthage before welcoming large flows of refugees when it fell in 146 BC.

The archaeological site of Maktar, ancient Mactaris, in central-western Tunisia.

The presence of people in the region goes back centuries.

The city took advantage of the development of Carthage before welcoming large flows of refugees when it fell in 146 BC.

The archaeological site of Maktar in central-western Tunisia.

The birth of the city dates back to the 4th century BC.

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