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Monastir ) (20 km south of Sousse ; 162 km south of Tunis), is a city on the central shore of Tunisia, in the Sahel area. Its population is 41,400.

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History

Monastir was founded on the ruins of the Punic-Roman city of Ruspina. The city features a well preserved Ribat that was used to scan the sea for hostile ships. Several ulema came to stay to the Ribat of this peaceful city for contemplation. The Ribat was also one of the filming locations for Monty Python's Life Of Brian.

Miscellaneous

Tunisian president Habib Bourguiba was born there, and his mausoleum is built there.

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