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.
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.
The Ancient Wonders of Tébessa - Algeria.com
WEBThe Ancient Wonders of Tébessa. The ancient city of Tébessa is the capital city of the Algerian province of the same name and is situated about 20 kilometers from the Tunisian border. The city is home to more than 160,000 people and is famous for the manufacture of traditional Algerian carpets.
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.
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.
Tebessa Basilica - Wikipedia
WEBThe Tébessa Basilica is a Late Roman archeological site located in the eastern Algerian city of Theveste, which is known today as Tébessa. It is one of the largest remains of Roman basilicas in Northern Africa. It was dedicated to …
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 …
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.
Roman Structures | Arch of Caracalla at Thebeste
WEBArch of Caracalla at Thebeste. The Arch of Caracalla at ThebesteThe Arch of Caracalla is a quadrifrons Roman triumphal arch in Theveste, located in present-day Tébessa, Tébessa Province, Algeria.
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