Henchir-Bou-Doukhane
Henchir Bou Doukhane is a village in Sfax Governorate, Eastern Tunisia.
Henchir Bou Doukhane is close to the towns of Hamadet el Adghame, Hamadet ed Dokhane and Khecherma all of which are north of Sfax.[1] Henchir ed Doukhane has an altitude of 89 meters above sea level.
The area is predominantly agricultural, and ancient ruins nearby have been tentatively identified with the Roman era town of Madarsuma.[2]
History
During the Roman Empire the town was a town of Byzacena known as Madarsuma.[3]
The area was conquered by
Tunisia Campaign of 1943. After World War II, the town as part of Tunisia was returned to France, but Tunisia gained independence
in 1956.
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