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title: New Forum of Mactaris
author: Carole Raddato
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21110/new-forum-of-mactaris/
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license: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/)
updated: 2025-10-02
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# New Forum of Mactaris

_Authored by Carole Raddato_

## Image File

[![New Forum of Mactaris](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/21110.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/21110.jpg)

## Image Caption

Ruins of an ancient [Roman forum](https://www.worldhistory.org/Roman_Forum/) in Mactaris, photograph by Carole Raddato, Makthar, Tunisia, 06 October, 2024.

The New Forum of Mactaris (Makthar) in modern-day Tunisia was constructed in the 2nd century CE and covered an area of 1,500 square meters. The square was bordered by porticoes on three sides with a single arch on one side, built in 116 CE in honour of Emperor [Trajan](https://www.worldhistory.org/trajan/). This arch served as the entrance to the New Forum.

## Cite This Work

### APA
Raddato, C. (2025, October 02). New Forum of Mactaris. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21110/new-forum-of-mactaris/>
### Chicago
Raddato, Carole. "New Forum of Mactaris." *World History Encyclopedia*, October 02, 2025. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21110/new-forum-of-mactaris/>.
### MLA
Raddato, Carole. "New Forum of Mactaris." *World History Encyclopedia*, 02 Oct 2025, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21110/new-forum-of-mactaris/>.

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