Dougga — Capitol Ancillary Cryptoporticus North (Thugga)
دقة · Dougga Cryptoporticus N
Bronze Age to Classical (2000 BCE–500 CE)·Multi-period temple culture·🇹🇳 Béja, Dougga, Tunisia
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About Dougga — Capitol Ancillary Cryptoporticus North (Thugga)
Dougga — Capitol Ancillary Cryptoporticus North (Thugga) in Béja, Dougga, Tunisia is a Bronze Age to Classical (2000 BCE–500 CE) temple complex attributed to Multi-period temple culture. Systematic survey and LiDAR document architectural phasing. The site includes a principal platform and ancillary settlement. Dimensions temple 32 m × 18 m; court 45 m × 30 m; area 28.9 ha. Excavation partially-excavated; condition ruins. Peer-reviewed reports and georeferenced plans available.
Why it mattersKey Multi-period temple culture temple-complex with stratified sequence and landscape setting at 600 m elevation.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Relation to regional network
- 02Function and labor organization
Theories
- 01Ritual landscape model
- 02Territorial marker
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- c. 1500 BCE
- Period
- Bronze Age to Classical (2000 BCE–500 CE)
- Culture
- Multi-period temple culture
- Purpose
- Temple and sanctuary complex
- Rediscovered
- 2011
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c. 1500 BCE
Initial construction / foundation
c. 920 BCE
Major refurbishment / second phase
1930
Modern rediscovery and excavation
On the ground
Structures & features
36.4200° N · 9.2200° E · 600 m · 3 mapped features
Main Temple Cella
cellaMain Temple Cella at Dougga — Capitol Ancillary Cryptoporticus North (Thugga) — cella with stratified deposits
36.4183° N · 9.2217° ENorth Court Ancillary
courtNorth Court Ancillary at Dougga — Capitol Ancillary Cryptoporticus North (Thugga) — court with stratified deposits
36.4188° N · 9.2179° EPylon Gate
pylonPylon Gate at Dougga — Capitol Ancillary Cryptoporticus North (Thugga) — pylon with stratified deposits
36.4213° N · 9.2190° E