The great thermal baths of Makthar

This issue presents the “Great Baths” of Makthar (ancient Mactaris), dating from the 3rd century AD. The rows of columns and characteristic arcades visible on the stamp illustrate the elegance of this city located on the highlands, at the crossroads of the Numidian and Roman civilizations. The stamp highlights the archaeological heritage of the Siliana region, recalling that these monumental infrastructures were an integral part of the urban identity and the comfort of Roman citizens on Tunisian soil.