Aptuca


Aptuca or Henchir Oudeka, also known as Aptucca/Aptuca, Henchir-Oudeka/Henchir-Semmech. or Udeka is a village and archaeological site in Tunisia, North Africa located at 36.409344, 8.940301.

History

During Roman and Byzantine times the town was an oppidum civilium on the Oued Tessa river. south east of Bulla Regis. Origines Ecclesiasticae calls it 'A city in Africa Proconsilaris'.

Bishopric

The town was also the seat of an ancient bishopric. which remains a titular see of the Roman Catholic Church. Known bishops include: