Rapidum
Rapidum was a Roman settlement and fort located in Mauretania Caesariensis, nearly 100 km south of Icosium.| Tap on a place to explore it |
- Type: Ruin
- Description: Roman fort and settlement in Mauretania
- Also known as: “Ruines de Rapidi” and “Ruines de Sour Djouab”
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Bir Ben Laabed and Ridane.
Bir Ben Laabed
Village
Photo: Habib kaki, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Bir Ben Laabed is a town and commune in Médéa Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census, it has a population of 10,543. Bir Ben Laabed is situated 6 km north of Rapidum.
Ridane
Village
Photo: habib kaki, CC BY 3.0.
Ridane is a town and commune in Bouïra Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 3,029. Ridane is situated 8 km southeast of Rapidum.
Rapidum
- Categories: archaeological site, ancient city, tourist attraction, and tourism
- Location: Commune de Djouab, Souaghi, Medea Province, Algeria, North Africa, Africa
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Latitude
36.13602° or 36° 8′ 10″ northLongitude
3.41821° or 3° 25′ 6″ eastElevation
851 metres (2,792 feet)Open location code
8F854CP9+C7GeoNames ID
2483991Wikidata ID
Q109626723
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