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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
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Rusazus, located near Cape Corbelin in Algeria, was an important Phoenician, Carthaginian, and Roman town. Known in Phoenician as RŠZ, it played a significant role in the maritime trade routes between the Strait of Gibraltar and Phoenicia. The site includes remains from various periods, including a necropolis, temples, and Roman-era baths. Initially established as a Phoenician colony, it later came under Carthaginian control in the 6th century BCE. It was later Romanized, becoming a colony under Augustus and part of Mauretania Caesariensis. Throughout history, Rusazus was part of several empires, including the Vandal Kingdom and the Byzantine Empire, before being overtaken by the Umayyad Caliphate in the 7th century CE. The archaeological significance of Rusazus lies in its diverse cultural layers and its role in ancient trade and politics.
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