Chemtou
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Chemtou in ancient Tunisia
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.
[edit] External links
- Museum and ancient site of Chimtou
- Webpage about Chemtou
- Anotherebpage about Chemtou (in German)
- Roman mills of Chemtou and Testour (in German)
Coordinates: 36°29′30.84″N 8°34′34.28″E / 36.4919°N 8.5761889°E
