Tabuda
Algeria

Tabuda

Roman-Berber colonia with stone ruins

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Tabuda, also known as Thouda or Tahuda, was a significant Roman-Berber colonia located in the province of Numidia, present-day Algeria. The archaeological remnants of this site can be found near the village of Sidi Okba, marked by stone ruins indicative of a thriving community. Tabuda was a key town during the Roman, Byzantine, and Vandal empires, showcasing its strategic and cultural importance throughout different periods. The site's historical significance is further emphasized by its status as a suppressed and titular see in the Roman Catholic Church, indicating the presence of religious structures such as churches. The timeline of Tabuda includes phases of Roman colonization, Vandal occupation, and Byzantine rule, highlighting its dynamic history and the varied influences that shaped its development.

Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
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Roman colonization

1st century CE

Vandal occupation

5th century CE

Byzantine rule

6th century CE

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Religious and Ritual Structures

Churches
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Towns
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Country

Algeria

Coordinates

34.83° N, 5.73° E