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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
Thagaste, known today as Souk Ahras in Algeria, was a Roman-Berber city nestled in the northeastern highlands of Numidia. Originally a Numidian village, it grew into a significant municipium under Roman rule, known for its thriving trade, particularly during the reign of Septimius Severus. The city's religious importance is highlighted by its Christian center, which included a basilica and a diocese. Thagaste is notably the birthplace of Saint Augustine, one of Christianity's most influential theologians. The city was fortified by the Byzantines and later fell to the Umayyad Caliphate. Today, it holds archaeological importance for its Roman and early Christian heritage, reflecting a blend of Roman and Berber cultures.
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