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Cherchell

Cherchell is a coastal town and commune in Tipaza Province, north-central Algeria, situated on the Mediterranean coast west of Algiers. It is the site of one of the region’s important ancient cities and a modern administrative center.

Ancient origins: The city traces to the Phoenician period and was known in antiquity as Io Caesarea

Archaeological remains: The modern town preserves substantial Roman ruins, including a well-preserved theatre, baths and other

Modern era: Today Cherchell is a maritime town with fishing and local commerce; it is also a

See also: Mauretania Caesariensis; Caesarea of Mauretania; Archaeological sites of Cherchell and Tipaza.

or
Caesarea
of
Mauretania.
It
later
became
a
major
Roman
city
and
the
capital
of
the
province
Mauretania
Caesariensis,
serving
as
a
regional
port
and
urban
hub
before
and
after
the
Roman
Empire.
public
buildings,
as
well
as
elements
of
the
harbor.
The
Cherchell
Archaeological
Museum
houses
artefacts
from
the
Phoenician,
Punic,
Greek
and
Roman
periods.
destination
for
visitors
exploring
Algeria’s
Roman-era
heritage.
It
is
connected
by
road
to
Algiers
and
the
wider
coastal
region.