historical sources mention the existence of a capitol, a theatre and amphitheatre, of which no traces exist today. remains were discovered by accident when the site was being levelled for construction. rescue archaeology revealed part of a roman necropolis, which at 300 meters is the largest in roman africa. additionally a large residential quarter was found including houses, thermae (baths) which gave nearby hammamet its name (from the arabic word "hammam", meaning "bath"), and a water supply network including aqueduct parts and cisterns. grave goods and decorative architectural elements were also found, including mosaic flooring that indicates high-status buildings.