Thamallula (Theniet Belezma)
Thamallula · Belezma · Theniet
Roman (1st–5th c CE)·Roman (Numidia)·🇩🇿 Batna Province, Belezma Pass, Aurès northern foothills, Algeria
About
About Thamallula (Theniet Belezma)
Pass fort on northern Aurès road, Thamallula guards the Belezma gap with courtyard fortress and road village.
Why it mattersKey Roman (1st–5th c CE) site illustrating Roman (Numidia) urbanism and belezma pass fort controlling batna–setif road over aurès.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Pass elevation vs Roman engineering
Theories
- 01Aurès limes pass control
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- Road fort 1st c CE; town under Hadrian
- Period
- Roman (1st–5th c CE)
- Culture
- Roman (Numidia)
- Purpose
- Belezma pass fort controlling Batna–Setif road over Aurès
- Excavation
- Unexcavated
Road fort 1st c CE; town under Hadrian
Initial construction / foundation
20th century
Modern archaeological survey and excavation
On the ground
Structures & features
35.6800° N · 6.0500° E · 1050 m · 3 mapped features
Thamallula (Theniet Belezma) — Principal Gate
gateMain gate and rampart section at Thamallula (Theniet Belezma)
35.6806° N · 6.0506° EThamallula (Theniet Belezma) — Central Forum/Basilica
forumForum–basilica complex at Thamallula (Theniet Belezma)
35.6800° N · 6.0500° EThamallula (Theniet Belezma) — Baths/Cisterns
bathsBaths and cistern cluster at Thamallula (Theniet Belezma)
35.6794° N · 6.0494° E