- The Roman city of Cirta is an archeological site in the city of Constantine in Algeria, built on a dramatic ravine.
- Cirta became part of the Roman Empire in 46 BCE and was located in the Province of Africa Proconsularis.
History
- The Roman Advocate Fronto (120-166 CE) was born here.
- By c. 200 CE, Cirta had a population of 50,000.
- In 312 CE, Cirta was rebuilt after a siege and renamed Constantine.
- Constantine fell to the Vandals in 430 CE, but later formed part of the Byzantine Empire between 534-697 CE.
Roman Sites
- Roman Viaduct (ruins)
- El Kantara Bridge is built above the ruins of the old Roman bridge.
Museums
- Cirta National Museum in Constantine.
- Located at 9J74+5W6, Constantine.
- The Museum holds mosaics, statues and artefacts from the Roman city of Cirta, such as the Bronze statue of Victory and the Mosaic of The Anglers.
- Louvre, Paris.
- The museum holds the large Mosaic depicting the Triumph of Neptune and Amphitrite from Cirta.
Cirta National Museum, Constantine