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Algeria

Sidi Brahim

Roman town ruins in Algeria

Time Periods

Paleolithic

Paleolithic

Mesolithic

Mesolithic

Neolithic

Neolithic

Chalcolithic

Chalcolithic

Bronze Age

Bronze Age

Iron Age

Iron Age

Classical Period

Classical Period

Post-Classical Period

Post-Classical Period

Early Modern Period

Early Modern Period

Industrial Period

Industrial Period

Contemporary Period

Contemporary Period

Location

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Sidi Brahim, located in the Sidi Bel Abbès Province of Algeria, is an archaeological site known for the remnants of the Roman town Bencenna. This site was part of the Roman province of Mauretania Caesariensis and is significant for its association with the Roman Empire during the Late Classical Period. The ruins identified at Sidi Brahim provide insights into Roman urban planning and regional influence in North Africa. While the site is historically important for the Battle of Sidi Brahim during the French conquest of Algeria in the 19th century CE, its archaeological significance primarily stems from its Roman heritage. The presence of Roman town structures signifies its role in the broader Roman provincial network, shedding light on ancient urbanization patterns in the region.

Archaeological Features

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Domestic and Habitation Structures

Towns

Historical Timeline

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Details

Country
Algeria
Source
Wikipedia