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An Excursion from Tunis to Zowan - Roman and Saracen Entrance-Gate to Zowan...1858. Creator: Unknown
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An Excursion from Tunis to Zowan - Roman and Saracen Entrance-Gate to Zowan...1858. Creator: Unknown
An Excursion from Tunis to Zowan - Roman and Saracen Entrance-Gate to Zowan, fifty miles south from Carthage, 1858. Engraving from a sketch by Mr. Arthur Hall, made during...an excursion from Tunis to the source of the stream which supplied Carthage with water...About one o'clock we arrived at the outskirts of the town Zowan, which is situated at the foot of the mountain from which the Carthaginians procured their water. What a contrast now presented itself to the sandy desert over which we had toiled! Beautiful, clear, gushing streams were pouring out in every direction, and, passing up a lane hedged with trees, oleanders, blackberry-trees laden with fruit, and various shrubs, we entered through an old Roman Gateway...Beneath the Roman arch the Saracens built a smaller one, and both are still in tolerable preservation. The Roman arch has on the keystone a ram's head, with a serpent holding its tail in its mouth a symbol of eternity, and within the circle the letters AUX LIO'. From "Illustrated London News", 1858
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An Excursion from Tunis to Zowan - A Journey Through Time and Culture, 1858
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This image depicts the Roman and Saracen Entrance-Gate to Zowan, a remarkable historical site located fifty miles south of Carthage in Tunisia. The photograph is an engraving from a sketch made during an excursion from Tunis, as documented in the "Illustrated London News" of 1858. The scene unfolds as travelers approach Zowan, a town nestled at the foot of a mountain that once supplied Carthage with vital water resources. The sandy desert behind them is a stark contrast to the lush, verdant landscape that awaits their arrival. The image captures the moment when the travelers, led by their guide Mr. Arthur Hall, enter through the ancient gates. The Roman arch, a symbol of the rich history of the region, stands proudly at the entrance. Its keystone bears the image of a ram's head with a serpent holding its tail, a symbol of eternity, and the inscription AUX LIO, meaning "to the gods." The Saracens added a smaller arch beneath the Roman one, which is also still in tolerable preservation. This photograph is a testament to the enduring legacy of the Roman and Saracen civilizations, their architectural achievements, and the beauty of the Tunisian landscape. The image invites us to imagine the journey of the travelers, who, like us, were captivated by the history and culture of this remarkable place.
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