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Maktar (, Latin: Mactaris), or Makthar, is a town and Roman- Berber site in Siliana Governorate, Tunisia. It is located at , around 140 km southwest of Tunis and 60 km southeast of El Kef. The population in 2004 was 12,942.
The ancient town was founded by the Numidians as a defense post against the Carthaginians. It was settled by Punics after the destruction of Carthage by the Romans in 146 BC. Under Roman and Byzantine control, it served as a defense against the local Berber tribes. In 46 BC, it obtained status as a free city and by 146 AD was established as a Roman colony, during which the town saw its greatest development. It was eventually destroyed by the Banu Hillal tribe in the 10th century.
The modern town lies on a plateau at 900 m above sea level. It sits on the other side of a ravine from the Roman remains and is known for its scenic views. The town has a continental climate, with cold winters and warm summers and occasional snowfall during the months of January and February.