Salakta
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Salakta is a small Tunisia
n village situated by the sea. The name is derived from Latin Selectum, meaning the selected place.
Salakta has been occupied or ruled by many civilisations, including the Phoenicians, Byzantines
, Romans
, and Muslim Oubéidines.
The attractions include a beach, catacombs, an ancient cemetery and a museum.
Though not an established name in Tunisian tourism, Salakta is nevertheless one of the oldest historical sites in the country. Most of this is now under sea, unfortunately.
It is in Salakta that the mosaics "Lion" (with huge proportions, and which is displayed in the National Museum of Bardo)was found.
Its population swells from few hundreds to few thousands in summer when most of its people come back from Europe or from other Tunisian regions in order to spend summer.
Sorry for you if you don't find hotels nor even restaurants. Because Salakta is only for the "Salaktis", as it is often said.
The kindness of its people and the charm of its small cafes by the sea are worth the visit.
Tunisia
Tunisia , officially the Tunisian RepublicThe long name of Tunisia in other languages used in the country is: , is the northernmost country in Africa. It is a Maghreb country and is bordered by Algeria to the west, Libya to the southeast, and the Mediterranean Sea to the north and east. Its area...
n village situated by the sea. The name is derived from Latin Selectum, meaning the selected place.
Salakta has been occupied or ruled by many civilisations, including the Phoenicians, Byzantines
Byzantine Empire
The Byzantine Empire was the Eastern Roman Empire during the periods of Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages, centred on the capital of Constantinople. Known simply as the Roman Empire or Romania to its inhabitants and neighbours, the Empire was the direct continuation of the Ancient Roman State...
, Romans
Ancient Rome
Ancient Rome was a thriving civilization that grew on the Italian Peninsula as early as the 8th century BC. Located along the Mediterranean Sea and centered on the city of Rome, it expanded to one of the largest empires in the ancient world....
, and Muslim Oubéidines.
The attractions include a beach, catacombs, an ancient cemetery and a museum.
Though not an established name in Tunisian tourism, Salakta is nevertheless one of the oldest historical sites in the country. Most of this is now under sea, unfortunately.
It is in Salakta that the mosaics "Lion" (with huge proportions, and which is displayed in the National Museum of Bardo)was found.
Its population swells from few hundreds to few thousands in summer when most of its people come back from Europe or from other Tunisian regions in order to spend summer.
Sorry for you if you don't find hotels nor even restaurants. Because Salakta is only for the "Salaktis", as it is often said.
The kindness of its people and the charm of its small cafes by the sea are worth the visit.