djemila archaeological site in northeastern algeria

landmark arch architecture ruins column monument building temple palace history monastery tourism fortification djemila archaeological site northeastern algeria there are some best-preserved roman city north africa included unesco world heritage list since 1982 was probably founded end 1st century emperor nerva then conquered vandals reconquered byzantium 553 finally abandoned first excavations began here 1909 excavation area remains forum amphitheater baths triumphal temples residential houses numerous mosaics visible later christian basilica churches have also been preserved