
Welcome to Roman Era Tunisia. The mosaics collection in this site bear witness to more than 4 and half centuries of Roman rule in Tunisia. The Romans lived lavishly in Tunisia which bounteous nature and rich soil made it possible to enjoy life. The rich competed in having their houses decorated with the best mosaics. Mosaics artists composed their pieces reflecting the daily life, the culture, the religion, and, of course, the bounteous nature, the sea, and all what made it possible. The following is a sample collection of mosaics in Tunisia. The country boasts the world's largest collection of Roman mosaics, and its soil is still uncovering more and more pieces.
Please click on the titles in the left frame to see a detail of the individual
mosaics.
If you wish to see the entire mosaic please click on the image in the main frame.