El-Kseur
El Kseur | |
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Country | Algeria |
Province | Béjaïa |
Time zone | West Africa Time (UTC+1) |
El Kseur is a town in northern Algeria.
History
In Roman times, El Kseur was known as Tubusuctu (or even "Tubusuptu"). It was a Roman colony founded by Augustus for military veterans. Economically, the colony was known for its olive oil. Today, Roman ruins include baths, which are well preserved.
Coordinates: 36°41′04″N 4°51′08″E / 36.68444°N 4.85222°E
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