Theveste, Roman archaeological site in Tébessa, Algeria.
Theveste is a Roman archaeological site in Tébessa featuring structures that remain from antiquity. The location includes the Arch of Caracalla, a Temple of Minerva, an early Christian basilica, and several square defensive towers.
The city was founded around 75 AD and grew into a significant Roman colony under Emperor Trajan. Later, the site developed into a Christian center with the construction of a basilica in the 4th century.
The Basilica of St. Crispinus from the 4th century drew pilgrims from across the Christian world to this remote location. The site served as a major sanctuary where visitors came to express their religious devotion.
The site is reachable by road and rail from other Algerian cities and from neighboring Tunisia, making it accessible for visitors traveling from across the region. The location near the border makes it feasible to combine a visit with travel to neighboring areas.
A Latin religious codex was discovered in a nearby cave in 1918, revealing that followers of a Persian faith lived in this remote Roman settlement. The find demonstrates that trade routes and cultural exchange extended to even this distant city.
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