Hippo Regius

• Hippo Regius was a Roman port whose Ruins are located in the modern port city of Annaba in northeastern Algeria.
• It was located in the Province of Africa Proconsularis

History

• Augustine of Hippo, also known as St. Augustine (13 Nov 354 – 28 Aug 430 CE), was Bishop of Hippo Regius.

Roman Sites

• Villa of the Labyrinth
• Villa of the Procurator
• Outline of the Grand Basilica with Mosaics
• Market
• Forum

Museums

• Annaba Museum
  • Also known as Le Musee des Ruines d’Hyppone, it is located in Annaba, above the Ruins of Hippo Regius.
  • The museum holds the Finds from Hippo Regius including a mosaic showing the Hunt with exotic animals, Statues and a rare 8 foot (2.5m) bronze trophy used for hanging a set of protective armour.

Roman Roads

• North African Roman Road
  • Rabat–Hippo Regius–Carthage–Leptis Magna–Alexandria

Hippo Regius