Tébessa

Situated near the Tunisian border, Tébessa features a Byzantine fortress with twelve towers, four gateways, and numerous Roman architectural remains throughout the city.

Originally established as a Carthaginian outpost in the 7th century BCE, Tébessa transformed into a Roman garrison town in 146 BCE with 30,000 inhabitants.

The city contains a 4th-century Christian basilica, a Temple of Minerva with mosaic decorations, and an archaeological museum displaying regional artifacts.

Tébessa connects to other cities through an airport, railway network, and road system, while offering markets for traditional carpet trading and wool products.

The discovery of a Latin codex containing Manichaean texts in a nearby cave during 1918 revealed information about ancient religious practices in the region.

Location: Tébessa District

Elevation above the sea: 858 m

Shares border with: Boulhaf Dir

GPS coordinates: 35.40360,8.12123

Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:09