Maktar
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| Maktar | |
  Maktar
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| Country |  Tunisia |
| Governorate | Siliana Governorate |
| Population (2004) | |
| - Total | 12,942 |
| Time zone | CET (UTC1) |
Maktar (Arabic: مكتر) (Mactaris) is a town and Roman site in northern Tunisia. It is located at around . The town was founded by Numidians. It was destroyed by Banu Hillal tribe in the 10th century. The modern town, liying at an altitude of 1100m above sea level, stands on the other side of the ravine from the Roman remains and is known for its scenic views. The town has a continental climate with cold winters and warm summers with occasional snowfall during the months of January and February.
[edit] External links
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"Mactaris". Catholic Encyclopedia. (1913). New York: Robert Appleton Company.
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