|
 |  |
|
Tipasa, also written Tipaza, is a coastal town in Algeria. Its ruins dating back to ancient times have been inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982 during the 6th session of the World Heritage Committee which met on 13-17 December, 1982 in Paris, France. Tipasa was recognised for its cultural tradition and significance in human history. What to See in TipasaThere are Phoenician, Roman, palaeochristian and Byzantine ruins, as well as ruins from the royal mausoleum of Mauritania. On the hill where the Romans had their base are the ruins of three ancient churches - the Great Basilica and the Alexander Basilica, on the western hill, and the St Salsa Basilica on the eastern hill. Also visible in Tipasa are two ancient cemeteries, baths, theatre, amphitheatre and nymphaeum. The remains of an ancient harbour is also discernable at the foot of the eastern hill.The Basilica of St Salsa still contains mosaic. The Great Basilica has seven aisles. However, the site was used as a quarry for centuries, erasing much of the original structure. HistoryTipaza was established by the Phoenicians. The Romans conquered it and turned it into their military base. Remains of the Roman city are located on three small hills facing the sea. From Tipaza, the Romans launched the invasion of the ancient kingdom of Mauritania.LocationWorld Heritage Site Inscription DetailsLocation: N36 32 60 E2 22 60Inscription Year: 1982 Type of Site: Cultural Inscription Criteria: III, IV Threats & IssuesThe ruins of Tipaza was on the endangered list from 2002 to 2006.Location MapView Larger Map Getting thereArrangements should be made through a travel agent in Algiers.Photos Ruins of Tipasa, Algeria Author: Keith Miller (Creative Commons Attribution 2.0)  Ruins of the basilica in Tipasa, Algeria Author: Dalbera / J.P. Dalbéra (Creative Commons Attribution 2.0)  Roman ruins in Tipasa, Algeria Author: Jean-Pierre Dalbéra (Creative Commons Attribution 2.0) |
Return to Algeria's World Heritage Sites
Return to UNESCO World Heritage Sites
 Before booking a hotel room, make sure you are getting the lowest price for it. Different hotel booking websites offers the same room at different prices. If you stick with one site all the time, you could be paying more for the same room. Now why pay more? The form below is a Research Engine. It doesn't take bookings. Instead it lets you find the hotel booking website that offers the room you want at the lowest price. You can see and compare what different sites are offering, and then click to choose the one with the best price. Do this, and you're guaranteed to save a whole lot of money on your room reservations!
Return to UNESCO World Heritage Sites HomepageMy message introducing God to all the world: THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO TIM 
Copyright © 2008-2010 Timothy Tye. All Rights Reserved.
World Greatest Sites and globe logo are trademark and service mark of Timothy Tye. This website is researched and written by Timothy Tye. The information provided is in goodwill and is believed to be correct and up-to-date at time of writing. We disclaim responsible for its usage, and encourage users to recheck the information before their trip. Some articles that are derivative works attributing Wikipedia and/or Wikitravel are clearly stated; these are governed by the Creative Common Attribution ShareAlike License and are not copyrighted. Third-party photographs are attributed by author, licensing terms and backlinks to source. Photographs appearing on this website are governed by licenses as captioned below them and can only be used under terms of the specified licensing terms. Photographs that belong to Tim are copyrighted and may not be reused unless you first obtain permission. All of Tim's photographs are available for commercial use under the following licensing terms. Tim is a Christian. Click here to know more about his beliefs. Some photos are provided by Panoramio. Photos provided by Panoramio are under the copyright of their owners. They may only be used under the terms & conditions specified by Panoramio. |
