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Mediterranean shores, farming plains and Saharan regions form contrasting landscapes. Amazigh, Arab, ancient and Mediterranean heritage shape crafts and traditions; cereals, olives and seafood vary between territories, supporting local cooking practices and different forms of hospitality. El Jem’s amphitheatre recalls ancient heritage, while medinas reveal other urban histories and craft practices. Palm groves and oases connect agricultural knowledge with life in Saharan regions. Music, celebrations and textile or pottery skills express varied local traditions. Couscous is prepared with different accompaniments according to territories and families. Olive oil links cooking with farming landscapes; dates particularly evoke oasis production. Coastal fish and vegetables broaden the table through seasoning and techniques belonging to particular recipes. Breads and pastries also accompany occasions for welcome. Cities, rural areas and southern communities bring seasonal produce, Mediterranean influences and sharing traditions into contact through meals. Tunisian gastronomy offers these living connections alongside its monumental buildings and familiar desert images, with each region maintaining particular ingredients and habits.