- The Ruins of Lambaesis, a Roman town and Legionary Fortress, are located next to the village of Tazoult in Algeria.
- It was founded between 123-129 CE by Hadrian (117-138 CE) and was located in the Province of Africa Proconsularis.
History
- Lambaesis was the base Fortress for the Legio III Augusta.
- It which commanded the Passes in the Aures Mountains.
- Originally in Numidia, after 25 BCE it became part of the Province of Africa Proconsularis.
Roman Sites
- The Site holds extensive Remains:
- Amphitheatre (c.169 CE)
- seating for 12,000 spectators
- Aqueducts
- Arch of Septimius Severus (193-211 CE)
- Arch of Commodus (177-192 CE)
- Bath houses
- Capitol
- Cemeteries
- Praetorium (268 CE)
- Roman Bridge
- Temples
- Temple of Asclepius
- Amphitheatre (c.169 CE)
Lambaesis, Tazoult, Algeria