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Barriers, Decadence, Erosion
• The old Amilcar Hotel
The area in question is characterised by a strong state of abandonment, especially after the partial demolition of the old Amilcar Hotel, which promoted tourist use. Today, the old structure is being redeveloped in this area for tourism purposes.
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• The coastline
The coastline of Carthage Amilcar is subject to erosion. On the orthophotos, it’s possible to see a considerable retreat of the coastline in 13 years. So that the small beach in front of the old hotel is now almost absent.
• The landscape
The natural parks of Sidi Bou Said and of Amilcar are in danger because of the phenomena of soil erosion.
• The archaeological heritage
As far as the archaeological heritage of the area is concerned, we can note the particular state of degradation which characterises the two basilicas, that of Saint-Cyprien and the Damous el karita basilica. Furthermore, La linea ferroviaria and the road that leads to the mosque are considered as an element of urban fracture due to its physical barriers which limit access and use. And they abruptly divides a purely archaeological area.
