AMPHORA FURNACE

This oven producing amphorae where olive oil was conserved magnificently crossed the centuries since it is still completely intact. It is also an astonishing size (6 m in diameter) which shows the magnitude of the commerce and oil trade in the region in the Roman era. Under a first geological layer of limestone, the region's land was ideal for the baked pottery industry. A mosaic of mosaics of a Roman villa of the th century. . was discovered not far (not visible).

With its 15 ha, the forest of Charchara, 3 km north of Tarhouna (turn right at the crossroad in the forest), is the ideal place for a picnic under pine trees. Many Libyans come there and relax in the family on Fridays from the fine days.