Tébessa - Wikipedia
WebTébessa or Tebessa (Arabic: تبسة Tibissa, Tbessa or Tibesti), the classical Theveste, is the capital city of Tébessa Province region of northeastern Algeria. It hosts several historical landmarks, the most important one being the wall that surrounds the city and its gates.
Tébessa | Roman Ruins, Berber Tribes & Oasis | Britannica
WebTébessa, town, northeastern Algeria. It is located 146 miles (235 km) by road south of Annaba and 12 miles (19 km) west of the frontier with Tunisia. Tébessa was an outpost of Carthage in the 7th century bce and a Roman garrison town in 146 bce.
Tébessa Province - Wikipedia
WebTébessa (Arabic: ولاية تبسة) is a province of Algeria. Tébessa is also the name of the capital, which in ancient times it was known as Theveste. Another important city is El Ouenza. Tébessa is located only 20 kilometers west of the Tunisian border.
The Soul of Romanized Africa - Ancient Origins
WebSep 7, 2018 · Tébessa in Algeria was previously the ancient Roman city of Theveste (or Thebeste), where once existed an even older city called T’bessa. In 146 BC, the Romans conquered the region and Theveste was founded in 75 AD near an old Berber village located next to the Aurès Mountains.
Tébessa Travel Guide: All You Need To Know
WebOct 29, 2023 · Tébessa is a city located in northeastern Algeria. It is known for its rich history and archaeological sites that attract visitors from around the world. Here are some key points about Tébessa: Roman Ruins: Tébessa is home to extensive Roman ruins, showcasing the city’s ancient past.
Tébessa Basilica, Tebessa, Algeria | Digital Collections
WebFrom the time of the synod of Carthage in 256 there was a Christian community and a bishop in Thevestis. Funeral epitaphs attest to Vandal occupation in the second half of the 5th century. After the Byzantine reconquest of North Africa in 533, however, the town gained in military importance and became a marketing centre. The Christian complex that was …
Tébessa Basilica, Tebessa, Algeria - curate.nd.edu
WebMay 14, 2018 · The Christian complex that was established (ca. 400) in a pagan necropolis to the north of the town walls is the most impressive surviving example of Early Christian architecture in Algeria. The complex was enclosed, had avenues and included a basilica, arches, fountains, gardens and other structures. History.
Theveste - Wikipedia
WebTheveste was a Roman colony situated in what is now Tébessa, Algeria. History. In 146 BC, the Romans conquered the region, where existed an old city called "Tbessa". Theveste was founded by the Romans in 75 AD near an old Berber village located next to the Aurès Mountains, in order to control the mountain region.
Tebessa Tourism, Algeria | Tebessa Trip Planner, Tebessa
WebTébessa (Berber: Tbessa or Tibesti, Arabic: تبسة), is the capital city of Tébessa Province, in the Shawi region of Algeria, 20 kilometers west from the border with Tunisia. Nearby is also a phosphate mine. The city is famous for the traditional Algerian carpets in the region, and is home to over 634,332 people (in 2007). Wikipedia
Tébessa | Archiqoo
WebCountry: Algeria. District: Tebessa Province. Category: Historic Cities and Regions. Site History: 1st Century AD. Oldest Culture: Roman. Later Cultures: Byzantine + Islamic. Site Features: Roman & Byzantine Monuments. UNESCO Tentative List. Part of: Sites, Augustinian places and routes the central Maghreb.
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