Makthar
Makthar is in Siliana Governorate, Tunisia and has an elevation of 1,046 metres. Makthar is situated nearby to the locality Ech Chouarbia, as well as near Souk el Djemâa.| Tap on a place to explore it |
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Maktar
Town
Maktar or Makthar, also known by other names during antiquity, is a town and archaeological site in Siliana Governorate, Tunisia. Maktar was founded by the Berber Numidians as a defense post against Carthaginian expansion. Maktar is situated 6 km southeast of Makthar.
Makthar
- Also known as: “Délégation de Maktar”, “Mu‘tamadīyat Makthar”, and “Mu’tamadiyat Makthar”
- Location: Siliana Governorate, Tunisia, North Africa, Africa
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Latitude
35.892° or 35° 53′ 31″ northLongitude
9.1546° or 9° 9′ 17″ eastElevation
1,046 metres (3,432 feet)Open location code
8F7FV5R3+RRGeoNames ID
2469340
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In Other Languages
“Makthar” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “رثكم”
- Arabic: “مكثر”
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