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Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
About
The Royal Mausoleum of Mauretania is a significant archaeological site located in Tipaza Province, Algeria. This circular stone structure, built in 3 BCE by King Juba II and Queen Cleopatra Selene II, served as a mausoleum for the Numidian royal family. The monument features a square base topped by a conical or pyramidal structure, originally adorned with 60 Ionic columns. Due to natural degradation and vandalism, the mausoleum now stands shorter than its original height. Despite lacking the human remains of its royal occupants, the site holds immense historical value, echoing architectural influences from the Mausoleum of Augustus in Rome. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it faces threats from urbanization and vandalism, highlighting the need for conservation efforts.
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- Algeria
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