Comments on: Bula Regia

By: Grandma Bertie

Grandma Bertie — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 18:18:01 +0000

Cyrus, great report. So interesting and amazing that it has survived for so long, although, I must admit I don’t know when the 3rd Punic War actually was. Your pictures are wonderful. Did you go to the Bardo Museum and thus decide to visit the Bulga Regia ruins? What an education you are getting. Keep up the great work.

By: Quincy

Quincy — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 15:54:45 +0000

It sounds really hot there, and fun. keep us posted,

Quincy

By: ethan

ethan — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 22:33:58 +0000

The hexagonal windows are a great idea, one I hope to incorporate into future designs. With water catchment, hot baths, underground homes, and live theater – it sounds like life in Roman Bula Regia was quite nice, at least for the Romans. Do you have any idea why they left? Was it after the earthquakes, or was it due to the decline of the Roman empire elsewhere… Why didn’ t the locals move in and adopt the Roman techniques of building? Or maybe Tunisian architecture and technology was influenced by the Romans? Have you seen any evidence of that influence elsewhere?

By: Aunt Jess

Aunt Jess — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 01:51:51 +0000

Cy,
Sounds like Bula Regia is quite a fascinating place with a rich history. I guess I didn’t realize it was part of the Roman Empire. Do you know what the words “Bula Regia” mean? Something about a kingdom I’m guessing.
One more question: you mention the Berber slaves that built much of the city. Do you know anything about what the conditions of their slavery might have been like? Were they treated comprably to how slaves in America were treated? Did you see any “slave quarters” among the ruins?
Okay, I know I already said “one more question,” but this brings up a related thought. Your dad mentioned something about “berber tents” in the desert. Does the “berber” there refer to their origins being from the Berber people, or does that refer to the fabric they’re made of (I’m thinking of berber carpet here…)?
Very interesting stuff, Cy!
Love you dearly.
~Aunt Jess

By: normacole

normacole — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 21:58:25 +0000

Cyrus, Great report ! I should probably know, but what are the dates of the war when the Romans defeated the Phoenicians?

Your writing makes me want to read more. You have a big talent
in writing these reports.
Love you, Grandma Cole