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Hippo Diarrhytus
port, Bizerte, Tunisia
Also known as: Hippo Zarytus
Hippo Diarrhytus, ancient port on the coast of North Africa, now occupied by the city of Bizerte in Tunisia. It was settled at least as early as 350 bce and achieved particular prominence during Roman and later times.
This article was most recently revised and updated by J.E. Luebering.
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