The Baths of Caracalla de Dougga

This stamp highlights the archaeological site of Dougga, listed as a UNESCO world heritage site, through the illustration of the “Thermae of Caracalla” (early 3rd century). The image focuses on a monumental arcade still standing, testifying to Roman architectural ingenuity and the importance of public baths as centers of social life and hygiene in ancient Thugga. This visual highlights the monumental wealth of North-West Tunisia and the exceptional preservation of a city which was one of the most prosperous in Roman Africa.