Chemtou

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Chemtou in ancient Tunisia
Chemtou in ancient Tunisia
Early Water Turbine
Early Water Turbine

Chemtou or Chimtou is an ancient site in northwestern Tunisia, located 20 km from the city of Jendouba, near the Algerian border. Ancient Simitthu (Simitthus of the Roman period) is known for its important marble quarries which were exploited from the 2nd century BC. The Chemtou Museum displays artifacts discovered in the area.

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Coordinates: 36°29′30.84″N 8°34′34.28″E / 36.4919000°N 8.5761889°E / 36.4919000; 8.5761889