When in Rome..
Chemtou is an incredible place where the Roman people flourished. Due to its abundance of natural sources of marble Chemtou was a favorite place of the Romans. With its ruins dating from over a period of 1,500 years, the site covers almost 200 acres of area pending further excavations. The excavated ruins are typical of Roman cities with temples, baths, an aqueduct, an amphitheater, and housing for quarry workers whose number may exceed a thousand. The Chemtou Museum displays artifacts discovered in the area.
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