The Albian-Cenomanian Transition in Central Tunisia: Insights from Jebel Mrhila

The Olive Grove of Rome

French Politics Culture & Society ◽

10.3167/fpcs.2020.380306 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 38 (3) ◽

pp. 111-135

Author(s):

Jessica Biddlestone

Keyword(s):

Roman Empire ◽

North Africa ◽

Olive Grove ◽

Material Development ◽

Central Tunisia

In 1892, the French resident general in Tunisia launched the first state-sponsored colonization effort in the Tunisian protectorate. Based on Paul Bourde’s study of ancient Roman agriculture, the colonization plan explicitly sought to remake Roman prosperity in central Tunisia by fostering the cultivation of olives. Examining Bourde’s study of the ancient past and his work as director of agriculture in Tunisia, this article explores the connections between the study of the Roman Empire and the development of colonialism in North Africa. In tracing this history, this article highlights how the study and use of Roman ruins in French Tunisia inspired an appreciation for the role that technology and material development played in supporting the spread of Roman civilization and culture.

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Fades associations and geometry of nummulite bodies : example of the Kesra in Central Tunisia (NW Kairouan)

Géologie Méditerranéenne ◽

10.3406/geolm.2001.1699 ◽

2001 ◽

Vol 28 (1) ◽

pp. 103-106 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

S. Jorry ◽

Bruno Caline ◽

Eric Davaud

Keyword(s):

Central Tunisia

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The Albian-Cenomanian transition in a shelf-basin transect: Biostratigraphy, sedimentology and paleontology of Jebel Mghila, Central Tunisia

Cretaceous Research ◽

10.1016/j.cretres.2021.104809 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 124 ◽

pp. 104809

Author(s):

Jean-Louis Latil ◽

Etienne Jaillard ◽

Nathalie Bardet ◽

Naser Raisossadat ◽

Peggy Vincent

Keyword(s):

Central Tunisia

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Study of the Upper Paleocene-Lower Ypresian phosphate succession in El Guettar out crop (Gafsa area, central Tunisia)

Journal of African Earth Sciences ◽

10.1016/j.jafrearsci.2021.104125 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 104125

Author(s):

Wejdene Slimene ◽

Jamel Touir ◽

Nabil Fatteh ◽

Lotfi Khélil ◽

Zied Saiid ◽

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Keyword(s):

Central Tunisia ◽

Upper Paleocene

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Study of desertification sensitivity in Talh region (Central Tunisia) using remote sensing, G.I.S. and the M.E.D.A.L.U.S. approach

Geoenvironmental Disasters ◽

10.1186/s40677-020-00148-w ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Chokri Bedoui

Keyword(s):

Remote Sensing ◽

Central Tunisia

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Discharge of treated wastewater: hydrodynamic and hydrogeochemical impacts on the Kairouan plain aquifer (Central Tunisia)

Environmental Earth Sciences ◽

10.1007/s12665-021-09667-7 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 80 (10) ◽

Author(s):

Rania Ben Messaoud ◽

Fethi Lachaal ◽

Christian Leduc ◽

Ammar Mlayah

Keyword(s):

Treated Wastewater ◽

Central Tunisia

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Spatial variation of groundwater vulnerability to nitrate pollution under excessive fertilization using index overlay method in central Tunisia (Sidi Bouzid basin)*

Irrigation and Drainage ◽

10.1002/ird.2599 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Kaouther Ncibi ◽

Riheb Hadji ◽

Soumaya Hajji ◽

Houda Besser ◽

Hichem Hajlaoui ◽

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Keyword(s):

Spatial Variation ◽

Groundwater Vulnerability ◽

Nitrate Pollution ◽

Sidi Bouzid ◽

Central Tunisia ◽

Overlay Method ◽

Index Overlay

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Joint Gravity and Seismic Reflection Methods to Characterize the Deep Aquifers in Arid Ain El Beidha Plain (Central Tunisia, North Africa)

Water ◽

10.3390/w13091310 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (9) ◽

pp. 1310

Author(s):

Hajer Azaiez ◽

Hakim Gabtni ◽

Mourad Bédir

Keyword(s):

Seismic Reflection ◽

Large Scale ◽

Seismic Analysis ◽

Gravity Data ◽

Geophysical Methods ◽

Gravity Anomalies ◽

Integrated Approach ◽

Central Tunisia ◽

Deep Aquifers ◽

Advanced Analysis

Electric resistivity sounding and tomography, as well as electromagnetic sounding, are the classical methods frequently used for hydrogeological studies. In this work, we propose the development and implementation of an original integrated approach using the unconventional hydro–geophysical methods of gravity and seismic reflection for the fast, large–scale characterization of hydrogeological potential using the Ain El Beidha plain (central Tunisia) as an analogue. Extending the values of vintage petroleum seismic reflection profiles and gravity data, in conjunction with available geological and hydrogeological information, we performed an advanced analysis to characterize the geometry of deep tertiary (Oligocene and Eocene) aquifers in this arid area. Residual and tilt angle gravity maps revealed that most gravity anomalies have a short wavelength. The study area was mainly composed of three major areas: the Oued Ben Zitoun and Ain El Beidha basins, which are both related to negative gravity trends corresponding to low–density subsiding depocenters. These basins are separated by an important NE–SW trend called “El Gonna–J. El Mguataa–Kroumet Zemla” gravity high. Evaluation of the superposition of detected lineaments and Euler deconvolution solutions’ maps showed several NE–SW and N–S relay system faults. The 3D density inversion model using a lateral and vertical cutting plane suggested the presence of two different tectonic styles (thin VS thick). Results from the gravity analysis were in concordance with the seismic analysis. The deep Oligocene and Eocene seismic horizons were calibrated to the hydraulic wells and surrounding outcrops. Oligocene and Eocene geological reservoirs appear very fractured and compartmented. The faulting network also plays an important role in enhancing groundwater recharge process of the Oligocene and Eocene aquifers. Finally, generated isochron maps provided an excellent opportunity to develop future comprehensive exploration surveys over smaller and more favorable areas’ sub–basins.

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