The unbelievable history of Tunisia’s beautiful capital city

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Today, I'm bringing you with me on my eye-opening first 24 hours in Tunisia, where I tour the historical sites that tell the story of Rome vs. Carthage, visit the markets in the old Medina, and see the beautiful seaside village of Sidi Bou Said.

This is my first day here in Tunis as a foreigner, and I was really excited to give you my first impressions of this amazing country, while sharing some of the historical facts that I learned, as well.

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أجنبي في تونس

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0:00 How to spend 24 hours in Tunis, Tunisia
0:39 Foreigner tries to speak Arabic in Tunisia
2:10 History of Carthage, Tunisia from Byrsa Hill
4:34 Punic Harbours of Carthage, Tunisia
5:35 Punic Cemetery of Carthage, Tunisia
7:30 Roman Theater in Tunisia
10:00 Baths of Antoninus, Tunisia
14:26 Sidi Bou Said, Tunisia
15:30 Foreigner tries Tunisian food
16:26 Old Medina markets, Tunis
19:01 Tunisian supermarket snack haul
19:40 What I'm doing next in Tunisia

[thornton]

I can't wait to bring you more videos from my Tunisia series... next up 🚂🚂

[MelodyWaters]

You know a good tour guide when you know he has done it hundreds of times but is still so enthusiastic and passionate about it

[SisterSunny]

I feel like Tunisia as a whole is such an underrated country, I'm so glad you're covering it!

[hkusen]

Tunisian history is my passion - so happy to finally see our history getting some recognition because it is so multifaceted and there are countless nuances.

[OfficialFo]

thats the most amazing travel guide ive ever seen

[KahroSynetic]

I'm a moroccan and fell in love with tunisia

[thinkandgame]

Tunisia as a whole has actually more Roman ruins than Italy as the arid, dry weather makes preservation much easier than in Italy. Tunisia bears the marks of multiple empires spanning millennia and is worth visiting, not just the capital, but even the desert hides secrets and fun that most tend to ignore as they make their way to Spain or other tourist destinations.

[cbamakeup]

I'm Tunisian and I'd love to sit down with that guide and talk about history all day 😭

[henktl]

These kind of trips suit your style of story telling very well. Excellent and interesting video. Well narrated, well shot and nice tempo. Kudos. Looking forward to the next one!

[TheTruth-mrml]

My heart aches when the tour guide narrates the story written by the enemy of Carthage and the Ministry of Culture does not correct the history of Carthage, which is full of forgery, even though research and radiocarbon dating have confirmed that these theaters, monuments, and baths are older than Rome and that they were built by the Carthaginians. Unfortunately, no one corrects this forgery and distortion. Even the Carthaginian construction method is different from what is found in Rome. Anyone who has visited the two countries knows the difference because the Carthaginians were the most skilled in construction, architecture, decoration, and sculpture, and to this day they are still the same in Tunisia.

[charliefirpo]

This was stunning 😍 Wow Tunisia is a very nice country ! I have to go there too

[arditl]

The guide looks very enthiusiast. He is proud of his country history. Amazing!

[JustTunes]

I loved visiting Tunisia in January this year. Carthage is an amazing place with do much history. My favourite place i visited though was the magnificent colloseum at El Jem ! I was literally the only tourist there ! Did you go there ?

[greble]

An excellent vlog about a beautiful and fascinating country.

[srasramajdi]

I'm a tunisian, i have never seen some of the places you have went to ! enjoyed Baligh's commentry i would suggest collaborating more with him he is such a joy to learn about tunisia's history from him.

[CygnusX-]

i'm tunisian and i learned more history from Baligh than i did in school.

Ps: Baligh is Arabic for Eloquent

[andrineslife]

Beligh is such a great guide, what a lucky find!

[madedgar]

I've been really enjoying your videos. There's something refreshingly genuine and old-fashioned (in the best way possible) about the way you travel and view the world. Look forward to future videos, stay safe

[hibabakouch]

A proud Tunisian passed by your video, I hope you had great time ! There's much more historical things you can learn about in Tunisia .. other cultures and many other food to taste for sure, you are always welcome to discover more about us ! ^^

[matthewskolar]

Tunisia is a beautiful country. I’m not sure when if ever I will be back, but I was blessed to be there. It’s not somewhere many people are lucky enough to experience.