Nécropole des Rabs

The Necropolis of the Rabs, also known as the Necropolis of Sainte-Monique, Necropolis of Bordj Djedid, or Djebel Louzir, is a Punic-era cemetery (5th–2nd century BC) located on the archaeological site of Carthage in Tunisia, which was excavated between the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The excavation, led by Alfred Louis Delattre, took place under the standard conditions of that period, which impacted the comprehensive understanding of the site. The cemetery, designated for an elite social group within the Punic city, contained marble sarcophagi—now housed in the National Museum of Carthage and the Louvre Museum—along with a diverse collection of funerary items, such as jewelry and ceramics. Salah-Eddine Tlatli described these finds as significant examples of Punic art. Despite the challenging excavation methods, researchers were able to examine the burial rituals and identify distinct features of the necropolis, distinguishing it from other known Punic burial sites in Carthage across various historical periods. The archaeological site of the necropolis no longer exists in the early 21st century, as extensive urban development, including the construction of the presidential palace along the coast, has altered the area.

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