Today, Tipaza is only a village, but the ruins of the ancient city reflect its glorious past.
Set between sea and mountains, well protected by Mount Fenoua overlooking the site Tipiza was chosen by the Phoenicians to the sixth century BC. JC, in order to implement one of their famous countertops.
Set between sea and mountains, well protected by Mount Fenoua overlooking the site Tipiza was chosen by the Phoenicians to the sixth century BC. JC, in order to implement one of their famous countertops.
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The city then developed under the Numidian king Juba II to become as
(25 BC -.. 23 AD) a beaming home of art and Greco-Latin culture.
(25 BC -.. 23 AD) a beaming home of art and Greco-Latin culture.
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Educated in Rome, this eclectic king and builder introduced into his country the most advanced architectural and urbanistic standards: sewers, drains, baths, paving streets and mosaic art ... 17 years after his reign, the kingdom numide (Mauretania) was annexed by Rome and became a Latin colony Tipaza.
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The city was also one of the great centers of African Christianity. Evidenced the great basilica, probably built in the fourth century, chapels, baptistery and necropolis was built facing the sea, this great mausoleum.
Related Links:Royal Mausoleum of Mauretania
