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Tipasa
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Algeria
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Algeria

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About Tipasa
Tipasa was a Roman colony and was part of Mauretania Caesariensis province. The site is situated in coastal central Algeria. It was designated as UNESCO World Heritage Site in the year 2002. It was conquered by Emperor Claudius in the first century. The city has ruins of the Roman Empire like baths, amphitheater, and cemeteries. It was placed in the list of World Heritage Sites in Danger in 2002 but was removed in 2006. The site is just 70 kilometers away from the capital city Algiers.

Some Lesser Known Facts About Tipasa

  • The city was destroyed several times. The first time, it was destroyed by Vandals in 430 but about a century later Byzantines rebuilt the city. At that time, it was named Tefassed. The city started flourishing but was again destroyed by Arabs in the seventh century.
  • It was an important trading center from the 6th to 2nd century B.C.
  • The Roman founded the city on three small hills, though most of the houses were destroyed but still has ruins of three churches The Great Basilica, Basilica of St Salsa, and the Basilica Alexander. The last two were the biggest basilicas throughout Algeria.
  • The cemeteries around the basilicas were found in the excavation. It was full of coffins and covered with mosaics which give a hint about the culture. Also, there are tombs at the foundation of the Great Basilica. There is also a circular tomb having a space for 24 coffins.
    The cemeteries around the basilicas were found in the excavation. It was full of coffins and covered with mosaics which give a hint about the culture.
  • As the site is located off the shore, that's why travelers can also enjoy swimming, boating while visiting this archaeological site.
    As the site is located off the shore, that's why travelers can also enjoy swimming, boating while visiting this archaeological site.
  • The city also has some tourist streets where the visitors can buy magnets, postcards and other things to remember the visit.
    The city also has some tourist streets where the visitors can buy magnets, postcards and other things to remember the visit.
  • You can also visit the Cherchell Museum which is just 18 miles away from Tipasa which showcases Roman and Greek antiques.
    You can also visit the Cherchell Museum which is just 18 miles away from Tipasa which showcases Roman and Greek antiques.
  • The site is also close to the great Royal Mausoleum Of Mauritania which is the tomb of the last king and queen of the Mauretania Kingdom. If you have read about Queen Cleopatra of Egypt then you must know that this queen was the only daughter named Cleopatra Selene II of an Egyptian queen. Though their remains are not found due to grave robbery it is famous as the resting place of the last king Berber Juba II and his wife Cleopatra Selene II. It was built in 3 BC.
    The site is also close to the great Royal Mausoleum Of Mauritania which is the tomb of the last king and queen of the Mauretania Kingdom. If you have

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