Tubusuctu

Tubusuctu is a Roman colony on the Soummam River bank with remains of thermal baths, large water cisterns, and ancient ramparts visible in the landscape. The site stands at about 52 meters in elevation and displays traces of aqueducts, public buildings, and a substantial bathhouse complex.

The colony was founded in the 1st century AD by Augustus and settled with veterans from the Legio VII Claudia. Later church records from the 5th century show its development as a Christian center.

The settlement became a regional center where olive oil production shaped daily life and trade networks. Specialized containers from this place traveled across the Roman world, connecting it to distant markets.

The site offers open access to archaeological ruins spread along a riverbank that can be explored on foot. Visiting in the early morning hours provides better visibility of the ancient structures and more comfortable conditions.

The ruins show evidence of early Christian activity documented through bishops recorded in the 5th century, with this religious history continuing in the Roman Catholic Church today. This spiritual continuity spanning centuries is rarely found preserved at archaeological sites.

Location: Béjaïa Province

GPS coordinates: 36.65578,4.83844

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:42