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Name of Object:

Sketch of Algeria, featuring the Roman occupation, the railway lines, roads suitable for mule and horse drawn vehicles, ports […] drawn from an archaeological point of view and dedicated to ...

Other name of the Object (second name):

Taken from Revue Africaine: Journal des Travaux de la Société Historique Algérienne 78

Location:

Paris, France

Holding Institution:

National Library of France

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Date of Object:

1869

Author:

Jules Chabassiere (text)

Inventory Number:

GE C-1362

Description:

Founded in 1856, the Société Historique Algérienne organised excavations, published a journal, and created maps and plans. This map helped facilitate research on the Roman occupation of Algeria, by indicating clearly the main sites, how to get there, and other elements which allow the reader to better understand the Roman presence (such as marble quarries and thermal baths).

Citation of this web page:

"Sketch of Algeria, featuring the Roman occupation, the railway lines, roads suitable for mule and horse drawn vehicles, ports […] drawn from an archaeological point of view and dedicated to ..." in "Sharing History", Museum With No Frontiers, 2024. https://sharinghistory.museumwnf.org/database_item.php?id=object;AWE;fr;158;en

Translation by: Flaminia Baldwin

MWNF Working Number: FR 158

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