Exhibition in Carthage | Saint Augustine and the Christian Heritage of Tunisia

An exhibition titled 'From Carthage to Carthage: The Christian Heritage of Tunisia' will take place during the 7th Augustinian Days of Carthage, which will be held from November 12 to 15, 2026, at the Tunisian Academy of Sciences, Letters and Arts (Beït al-Hikma), in the ancient Punic-Roman city. The writer Abdelhamid Larguèche, emeritus professor of history and former member of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, is one of the initiators of this event, which will highlight the Christian heritage of Tunisia, notably through one of its historical figures: Saint Augustine, one of the four first Latin Fathers of the Church to be honored with the title of Doctor of the Church. ⏱️ 1 min read Recent facts and developments Born on November 13, 354, in Thagaste, now Souk-Ahras in Algeria, and died on August 28, 430, in Hippone, now Annaba, which at the time were part of the Roman Africa, now Tunisia, whose capital was Carthage. Hence his celebration today in the very city where he studied to become one of the most prominent Christian philosophers and theologians, whose works continue to be studied around the world. Notably his three most famous works: The Confessions, The City of God, and On the Trinity. In this context, it is worth noting that Abdelhamid Larguèche has recently been awarded the Saint Augustine Prize, which will be presented to him on Friday, November 13, at the Beït al-Hikma premises. 'From Carthage to Carthage: The Christian Heritage of Tunisia' His latest book, which has just been published by Sotumedias editions in Tunis, with a preface by the poet and diplomat Mohamed Aziza, is devoted to 'Saint Augustine, an African history'. Follow culture live on Flash Radio Culture is also experienced live: listen to Diwan FM, Mosaïque FM and Sabra FM on Flash Radio, without registration. 📡 Diwan FM live 91.2