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The Splendours of Roman Algeria
Article by Carole Raddato

The Splendours of Roman Algeria

Algeria, Africa's largest country, stretches from the Mediterranean coastline to the Saharan desert interior. The country has some of the finest and most diverse Roman sites, including Timgad and Djémila, both well-preserved and UNESCO-listed...
Forum of Hippo Regius, Algeria
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Forum of Hippo Regius, Algeria

The Forum of Hippo Regius (modern Annaba, Algeria) was a rectangular paved area measuring 76 x 43 m. It was one of the largest forums in North Africa. It features a long inscription extending in two lines across its entire width, represented...
Archaeological Museum of Cherchell, Algeria
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Archaeological Museum of Cherchell, Algeria

The Archaeological Museum of Cherchell in Algeria is located in the centre of the seaport town of Cherchell in Tipaza Province, Algeria. Constructed in 1908 and made up of four galleries opening onto a patio, the museum contains an extraordinary...
Museum of Djémila, Algeria
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Museum of Djémila, Algeria

The Museum of Djémila in Algeria is located within the ruins of the spectacular Roman town of Djémila (or Cuicul as it was then known) and contains many of the beautiful mosaic pavements found on the site. They cover around 1700 square metres...
Ancient Theatre of Iol Caesarea, Algeria
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Ancient Theatre of Iol Caesarea, Algeria

The ancient Theatre of Iol Caesarea (modern Cherchell in Algeria) was probably built during the time of Juba II (c. 48 BCE-23 CE). The orchestra was modified towards the end of the 2nd century CE or the beginning of the 3rd century CE to...
Timgad, Algeria
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Timgad, Algeria

Timgad (Roman Thamugadi) lies on the northern slopes of the Aurès Mountains in present-day Algeria. Emperor Trajan (r. 98-117 CE) founded the city as a military colony in 100 CE. With its square enclosure, orthogonal design, and two main...
Basilica of Saint Augustine in Annaba, Algeria
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Basilica of Saint Augustine in Annaba, Algeria

The Basilica of Saint Augustine (Basilique de Saint-Augustin) is a Catholic basilica in Annaba, Algeria. It is dedicated to Saint Augustine of Hippo (354-430 CE), who was elected bishop in Hippo Regius (modern Annaba), built his own monastery...
Royal Mausoleum of Mauretania, Algeria
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Royal Mausoleum of Mauretania, Algeria

The Royal Mausoleum of Mauretania near Tipasa in Algeria is a funerary monument built in 3 BCE by Juba II of Numidia (c. 50 BCE- c. 25 CE) and his wife Cleopatra Selene II (40 BCE-c. 5 BCE). This tomb may have been their final resting place...
Arch of Septimius Severus at Lambaesis, Algeria
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Arch of Septimius Severus at Lambaesis, Algeria

The Arch of Septimius Severus was built by Legio III Augusta during the reign of Roman emperor Septimius Severus (r. 193-211 CE). It is a three-bay structure framed by pilasters and columns. The arch marked the edge of the ancient city of...
Market and Byzantine Fortress of Madauros, Algeria
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Market and Byzantine Fortress of Madauros, Algeria

Madauros was a Numidian city ruled successively by African kings Syphax (r. c. 215-203 BCE) and Massinissa (r. 202-148 BCE). It became an important Roman colony in the Flavian period, and one of its notable residents was the Platonist philosopher...
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