Hippo Zarytus

American

[hip-oh zuh-rahy-tuhs] / ˈhɪp oʊ zəˈraɪ təs /

noun

ancient name of Bizerte.

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Bizerta occupies the site of the ancient Tyrian colony, Hippo Zarytus or Diarrhytus, the harbour of which, by means of a spacious pier, protecting it from the north-east wind, was rendered one of the safest and finest on this coast.

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