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title: Basilica of Saint Augustine in Annaba, Algeria
author: Carole Raddato
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/17108/basilica-of-saint-augustine-in-annaba-algeria/
format: machine-readable-alternate
license: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/)
updated: 2023-02-27
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# Basilica of Saint Augustine in Annaba, Algeria

_Authored by [Carole Raddato](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/FollowingHadrian/)_

## Image File

[![Basilica of Saint Augustine in Annaba, Algeria](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/17108.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/17108.jpg)

## Image Caption

The Basilica of [Saint Augustine](https://www.worldhistory.org/Augustine_of_Hippo/) (Basilique de Saint-Augustin) is a Catholic basilica in Annaba, Algeria. It is dedicated to Saint [Augustine of Hippo](https://www.worldhistory.org/Augustine_of_Hippo/) (354-430 CE), who was elected bishop in Hippo Regius (modern Annaba), built his own monastery there, and became renowned for his sermons and teaching. Construction of the basilica began in 1881 and finished on 29 March 1900. The basilica stands on a hill overlooking the ancient site of Hippo Regius.

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## About the Author

Carole maintains the popular ancient history photo-blog Following Hadrian, where she travels the ancient world in the footsteps of Emperor Hadrian.
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## Cite This Work

### APA
Raddato, C. (2023, February 27). Basilica of Saint Augustine in Annaba, Algeria. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/17108/basilica-of-saint-augustine-in-annaba-algeria/>
### Chicago
Raddato, Carole. "Basilica of Saint Augustine in Annaba, Algeria." *World History Encyclopedia*, February 27, 2023. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/17108/basilica-of-saint-augustine-in-annaba-algeria/>.
### MLA
Raddato, Carole. "Basilica of Saint Augustine in Annaba, Algeria." *World History Encyclopedia*, 27 Feb 2023, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/17108/basilica-of-saint-augustine-in-annaba-algeria/>.

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