Tipaza
Sign in to saveTipaza () is the capital of the Tipaza Province, Algeria. When it was part of the Roman Empire, it was called Tipasa. The modern town was founded in 1857, and is chiefly remarkable for its ancient ruins and sandy littoral.
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Tipaza is a coastal town in Algeria that was originally established by the Romans under the name Tipasa before being refounded in its modern form in 1857. The town is notable primarily for its well-preserved ancient ruins and its sandy beaches along the Mediterranean.
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Tipaza () is the capital of the Tipaza Province, Algeria. When it was part of the Roman Empire, it was called Tipasa. The modern town was founded in 1857, and is chiefly remarkable for its ancient ruins and sandy littoral.
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