UNESCO World Heritage Site (inscribed via list ref 102) in Al, Algeria.
- Region
- High Plateaus & Steppe
- Located in
- M'Sila
- Coordinates
- 35.813, 4.792
- Status
- UNESCO World Heritage
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Algeria Roman Heritage
Algeria has some of the best-preserved Roman cities in the world — Timgad, Djémila and Tipasa among them — alongside Numidian monuments and Roman towns across the north-east.
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Algeria Roman Heritage on Algeria Compass brings together 12 mapped entities — unesco sites, roman sites and more — with the destinations, experiences and guides that connect to them.
Algeria has some of the best-preserved Roman cities in the world — Timgad, Djémila and Tipasa among them — alongside Numidian monuments and Roman towns across the north-east.
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UNESCO World Heritage Site (inscribed via list ref 191) in Djémila, Algeria.
- Region
- Eastern Algeria & the Aurès
- Located in
- Sétif
- Coordinates
- 36.321, 5.737
- Status
- UNESCO World Heritage
UNESCO World Heritage Site (inscribed via list ref 193) in Tipasa, Algeria.
- Region
- North-Central Tell
- Located in
- Tipaza
- Coordinates
- 36.589, 2.447
- Status
- UNESCO World Heritage
UNESCO World Heritage Site (inscribed via list ref 194) in Timgad, Algeria.
- Region
- Eastern Algeria & the Aurès
- Located in
- Batna
- Coordinates
- 35.484, 6.469
- Status
- UNESCO World Heritage
Roman and early-Christian city, home of Saint Augustine, near Annaba.
- Region
- Eastern Algeria & the Aurès
- Located in
- Annaba
- Coordinates
- 36.880, 7.750
Roman legionary camp and town at Tazoult, Batna.
- Region
- Eastern Algeria & the Aurès
- Located in
- Batna
- Coordinates
- 35.490, 6.250
Roman town with a well-preserved theatre at Guelma.
- Region
- Eastern Algeria & the Aurès
- Located in
- Guelma
- Coordinates
- 36.460, 7.430
Roman city near Souk Ahras, birthplace of Apuleius.
- Region
- Eastern Algeria & the Aurès
- Located in
- Souk Ahras
- Coordinates
- 36.070, 7.910
Roman hilltop town north-west of Constantine.
- Region
- Eastern Algeria & the Aurès
- Located in
- Constantine
- Coordinates
- 36.460, 6.480
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Constantine
Constantine is the 'City of Bridges', a dramatic highland city in north-east Algeria built across a deep gorge above the Rhumel River and spanned by spectacular bridges. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities on earth.
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Djémila (Cuicul)
Djémila, ancient Cuicul, is one of the best-preserved Roman cities in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982. Set on a mountain spur in Sétif province, it preserves temples, forums, a theatre, the Arch of Caracalla and outstanding mosaics.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best-preserved Roman city in Algeria?
Timgad, founded by Trajan around AD 100, is often called the "Pompeii of Africa" for its complete grid plan.
Who was Saint Augustine's city in Algeria?
Hippo Regius, near modern Annaba, where Augustine served as bishop.