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Thamugadi, also known as Timgad, stands as one of the most well-preserved Roman cities in North Africa. Founded by Emperor Trajan around 100 AD in modern-day Algeria, it was built with the precision typical of Roman town planning, featuring straight streets, arches, public baths, and a theater capable of seating thousands. Today, however, Thamugadi is a ghost town—its ruins largely untouched by the passage of time.
What makes Thamugadi particularly intriguing is its gradual abandonment. Unlike many ancient cities, it did not fall due to war, plague, or a natural disaster. Instead, the city seems to have quietly slipped into decline, eventually buried beneath the desert sands. This slow fading from history raises compelling questions about what led a bustling Roman settlement to disappear so completely.
Adding to the mystery is the fact that ancient sources provide little information on the city’s decline. For a city of its size and importance, the lack of records is unusual. Thamugadi’s nearly perfect state of preservation offers a glimpse into life during the Roman Empire, but its silence on why it was abandoned leaves historians and archaeologists with an enduring puzzle.
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