China begins archeological excavation in Tunisia in June 2023

Funder	Unspecified Chinese Government Institution
Recipient Organization	Government of Tunisia
Country	Tunisia
Start Date	Jun 05, 2023
End Date	Jul 15, 2033
Duration	3,693 days
Number of Grantees	1
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	AidData Chinese Aid
Grant ID	`105946`

Grant Description

On June 5, 2023, the governments of China and Tunisia signed a joint archeological cooperation agreement to begin an archeological investigation, excavation, and protection of Tunisia's Ben Arous Forest archaeological site.

China sent archeologists and researchers from the National Cultural Heritage Administration (NCHA) for the excavation process, which began in October 2023 and consists of a regional systematic survey, exploration, and excavation.

The site was discovered and then protected during the construction of the China-aided Ben Arous Sports and Cultural Center for Youth in 2019.

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