A thermal building dating to the 4th century AD lies in the northwest of the archaeological site of Neapolis. It was built in an area used for producing salted fish. This combination of a structure and its former use offers a special perspective on Nabeul: alongside ancient remains, regional discoveries also include heritage sites, Andalusian history and nature.

Neapolis: Thermal Building and Fish Processing

Neapolis is also associated with fish-processing basins. The thermal building and the basins represent different aspects of the site: a building with a thermal function and evidence of fish processing. Visitors interested in ancient uses can understand Neapolis through both its architectural forms and the production associated with the site. Salted-fish production provides further historical context for the thermal building, without equating its own function with fish processing.

Archaeological Sites on Different Scales

Pupput is one of the heritage sites in the Nabeul Governorate. Its archaeological park covers approximately four hectares. This area gives an idea of the park’s scale and offers a different perspective from the individual thermal building at Neapolis. Pupput can be understood in terms of the approximate area of its park, while Neapolis is distinguished by specific architectural and production-related connections. Comparing archaeological sites reveals the difference between the spatial scale of a park and the uses associated with a site.

Cultural History Between Hammamet and Soliman

In antiquity, Hammamet was a seaside resort. The fortresses of Hammamet and Kélibia are among the heritage sites in the Nabeul Governorate. Hammamet therefore has two notable historical associations: its former role as a seaside resort and its fortress as a heritage site. Kélibia adds another location associated with fortresses. This allows you to explore the region’s cultural themes through different points of interest, rather than reducing them to a single era or architectural form.

Soliman has traces of Andalusian history. This offers another cultural-historical perspective alongside the ancient sites and fortresses. The Punic necropolis of Sidi Mohammed Latrech offers a different archaeological perspective. It is considered part of the vertically arranged burial complexes described for Cap Bon. Here, the Punic association and the form of the burial complex come together, offering a specific point of interest for anyone curious about the different expressions of archaeological history.

Nature Reserve and Thermal Springs

Nature is also part of the picture: a nature reserve at the Bat Cave in the El Haouaria delegation of the Nabeul Governorate was established on December 18, 1993. Near Korbous, the thermal springs continue to bubble. These features complement the historic sites with nature and thermal themes. The two thermal features offer different perspectives: at Neapolis, the focus is on a dated building; at Korbous, on springs that continue to bubble.

Discover more destinations: Nabeul, Haouaria, Soliman, Korba, Kelibia, Hammamet Sud, Dar Allouche, Béni Khiar, Tazerka, Manzil Tamim, Hammam Al Agzaz.

For the broader travel overview: Tunisia.