Mahdia at the end of the 19th century: Memory of the field

Western fortifications (front defenses)

The town of Mahdia is bordered on the western side of the peninsula by a straight, thin wall, its southern end is the house of the representative of the English consulate built on the ruins of a tower, and to its north is a dilapidated tower, the wall is equipped with cannons resting on a built base.

Ten meters before reaching the northern tower there is a small stronghold equal in height to the base of the cannons, and in the middle of the entire wall is a small exit door that remains open throughout the day and is known as “Al-Khokha”, while the large door through which the vehicles enter is closed at night and is located 42 meters south of “Al-Khokha”, where it was used as a historical entrance to the town. In the past, it was facing north, while the other entrance opposite it faces south and is located about 39 meters north of Al-Khokha, its remains are still prominent on the surface and is known as “Bab Al-Banat” (women are required to enter and exit from that entrance).

This wall replaced the historical fortifications, and was built by the people of Mahdia in 1864 AD for the purpose of protection from the rebellious tribes during the revolution that followed the increase in taxes... To be continued

Signature: Muhammad Ziad Al-Faqih Ahmad