El-Kseur

El Kseur
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 / 36.68444; 4.85222

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