Rapidum (Sour Djouab / Masqueray)
Rapidum · Sour Djouab · Masqueray
Roman·Roman·🇩🇿 Médéa Province, Tell Atlas, Afoul pass, Algeria
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About Rapidum (Sour Djouab / Masqueray)
Auxilia castra of Cohors II Sardorum on Auzia–Lemellef road controlling Tell–Plateaux pass. Fort 180×140 m with canabae, baths, Gordian III rebuild inscription.
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Why it mattersSignificant regional centre illustrating cultural transition.
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Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chronology refinement
- 02Function of enclosures
Theories
- 01Trade corridor model
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- Hadrianic fort 122 CE; Severan vicus; Diocletianic refortification c.290
- Period
- Roman
- Culture
- Roman
- Purpose
- Regional centre / fortified town and trade node
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
Hadrianic fort 122 CE; Severan vicus; Diocletianic refortification c.290
Initial construction
c. 1487 CE
Abandonment
On the ground
Structures & features
36.0869° N · 3.6711° E · 780 m · 2 mapped features
Fort of Cohors II Sardorum
fortRectangular fort 180×140 m
36.0872° N · 3.6708° EBath Block
bathHypocaust bath 30×18 m
36.0865° N · 3.6715° E
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