This is Tanit XR’s very first news article — and it feels right to begin with a story. Growing up among ruins I grew up in Tunisia surrounded by history. Walking past the ruins of Carthage felt ordinary, almost casual.…
This scan captures a historic wooden door framed by colorful tilework at the Mausoleum of Sidi Sahbi (also known as the Mosque of the Barber) in Kairouan, Tunisia. Sidi Sahbi, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad, is revered locally, and…
These monumental marble fragments come from the Antonine Baths of Carthage, one of the grandest Roman bath complexes in North Africa. The pieces preserve intricate carved decoration and traces of Latin inscriptions, which once adorned the massive structures of the…
This intricately carved Corinthian capital, discovered on Byrsa Hill in Carthage, features the distinctive acanthus leaf design that defined one of the most ornate orders of classical architecture. Capitals like this once crowned tall columns in temples, porticoes, and public…
This marble statue, preserved among the Roman villas of Carthage, depicts a standing figure wrapped in flowing drapery. Although the head and arms are missing, the careful carving of the folds conveys movement and elegance, hallmarks of Roman sculptural style.…
This mosaic panel from the Roman villas of Carthage depicts a bird perched among vines, grapes, and leaves. The intricate design reflects themes of abundance, fertility, and nature that were common in Roman domestic decoration. Mosaics like this adorned the…
This freestanding column, preserved on Byrsa Hill in Carthage, once formed part of the monumental Roman architecture that dominated the site. Rising from a carved base, the column shows signs of erosion and chipping, but its form remains intact. Columns…
This unique fragment from the Roman villas of Carthage preserves the upper torso of a sculpted bust richly decorated with relief figures and patterns. Unlike plain portrait busts, this piece includes carved scenes on the chest and shoulders, possibly representing…
This marble torso, found among the Roman villas of Carthage, represents a male figure in the classical style. Though the head, arms, and lower legs are missing, the sculpture preserves the muscular form and proportions admired in Roman art, echoing…
This marble bust fragment, discovered in the Roman villas of Carthage, preserves the back of the head and shoulders of a figure. The drapery detail around the neck is still visible, though the face and much of the front are…
