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| متحف شمتو الاثري | |
 Chemtou Museum entrance | |
| Location | Chemtou, Tunisia |
|---|---|
| Type | archaeological museum |
| Collection size | Numidian items |
| Website | Official website |
The Chemtou Museum (Arabic: المتحف الأثري بشمتو; French: Musée de Chemtou) is an archaeological museum located in Chemtou, Tunisia. The museum was designed by archaeologists with the Tunisian National Heritage Institute and the German Archaeological Institute with offices located in Rome, Italy. It has the distinction of being located in the area of the old Roman city of Simmithu, near the entrepot's marble quarry in what was the ancient Berber kingdom of Numidia. Tunisia
The Barbary Atlas Lion is one of the most prominent artifacts discovered in the city of Chemtou, located in the Jendouba governorate in northwest Tunisia. Chemtou is renowned for its historical and archaeological significance, as it was a center for the Carthaginian, Numidian, and Roman civilizations. The area is famous for its unique yellow marble, which has been extracted since ancient times and used in the construction of temples, monuments, and statues.
Description of the Tunisian Atlas Lion:
1. Material: The statue is made from Chemtou’s famous yellow marble, a high-quality material known for its exceptional beauty and vibrant colors, reflecting the craftsmanship of ancient artisans.
2. Design: The statue showcases remarkable artistic precision, emphasizing the lion’s strength and majesty. Its details reveal great care in every aspect, including the muscles, facial expressions, and sharp eyes, symbolizing power and authority.
3. Cultural dimensions: The lion symbolizes strength and courage in ancient cultures and was often used as a decorative element or as a guardian in temples and public buildings.
4. Accuracy and craftsmanship: The statue highlights a high degree of skill displayed by sculptors of that time, serving as a testament to the advancement of art and sculpture in ancient Tunisian civilizations.
This statue, along with other artifacts in Chemtou, is a part of Tunisia’s cultural heritage, showcasing the integration of Carthaginian, Numidian, and Roman civilizations that flourished in the region.
Marble quarries
A series of Roman mill races to horizontal water turbines have also been discovered. This indicates that technologically, part of the activities at the site had been mechanised.
See also
References
- ARTESSERE. "Art Places – Chemtou Museum, Tunisia". ARTESSERE. Retrieved 2023-02-28.
- "Explore The Chemtou Museum". Attenvo. Retrieved 2023-02-28.
- Aïcha Ben Abed, Carthage. Capitale de l'Africa, Connaissance des arts, hors-série Carthage n°69, 1995, p. 28.
External links
- chimtou.com, museum's official website
- Musée de Chemtou at l'Institut national du patrimoine (in French)
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