Timgad
- States
- Algeria
- Category
- Cultural
- Year
- 1982
- Location
- Commune of Timgad, Wilaya (province) of Batna
- Region
- Arab States
- Coordinates
- 35.4841666667, 6.4688611111
- Last Visited
- Not visited yet
- UNESCO ID
- 194
- WH Site
- 194
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Timgad, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Algeria, recognized in 1982, is a Roman colonial city founded in 100 CE by Emperor Trajan, laid out in a perfect grid in the Aurès Mountains. Its well-preserved ruins—featuring a triumphal arch, theater, and baths—reflect a model of Roman urban planning in North Africa. This site showcases Algeria’s ancient heritage, offering a vivid snapshot of imperial Rome’s reach and architectural prowess.
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• Timgad