El Knissia

El Knissia is a ruin in Ksibet Sousse, Zaouia - Ksiba - Thrayet, Sousse Governorate.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Sousse and Ouerdanin.

Sousse

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Sousse is one of the older cities in Tunisia, possessing an authentic medina, which has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Ouerdanin is a town and commune in the Monastir Governorate, Tunisia. It is a recently settled village that relies heavily on its export of olive oil and fruits. Ouerdanin is situated 7 km southeast of El Knissia.

El Knissia

Type: Ruin
Also known as: “Al Kanīsīyah” and “Ruines de Knissia”
Categories: tourist attraction and tourism
Location: Ksibet Sousse, Zaouia - Ksiba - Thrayet, Sousse Governorate, Tunisia, North Africa, Africa
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Latitude

35.76667° or 35° 46′ north

Longitude

10.63333° or 10° 38′ east

Elevation

32 metres (105 feet)

Open location code

8F7GQJ8M+M8

GeoNames ID

2473631

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