City

Timgad

Expand map
Translate
Timgad is one of villages in Algeria situated some 30 km east of Lambèse and 440 km from Algiers. The population of Timgad is 140 people (as of 2011). People mostly visit it to see its world heritage sites.

Timgad is served by Batna Airport (IATA: BLJ) airport, which is 50 km away.

Places to see in it

1. Timgad
Timgad (Arabic: تيمقاد‎ called Thamugas or Thamugadi in old Berber) was a Roman-Berber city in the Aurès Mountains of Algeria. It was founded by the Emperor Trajan around AD 100. The full name of the city was Colonia Marciana Ulpia Traiana Thamugadi. Trajan named the city in commemoration of his mother Marcia, eldest sister Ulpia Marciana, and father Marcus Ulpius Traianus.

Have you seen everything in Timgad already? Let's have a look on the surroundings. If you're visiting the area, you may want to check out something from the following list:

For pictures of Timgad, take a look at our gallery.

Timgad tourist attractions and interesting places

See all See all
Add to wishlist
I've been here
Visited
Timgad

Timgad (Arabic: تيمقاد‎; called Thamugas or Thamugadi in old B

See all nearby places

Hotels in Timgad

See all hotels See all
Booking.com
Constantine Marriott Hotel

starting $233

Constantine Marriott Hotel

starting $176

Protea Hotel Constantine

starting $65

Novotel Constantine

starting $94

Best Western Plus Hotel Setif

starting $95

Ibis Constantine

starting $60

Best Western Plus Hotel Setif

starting $0

Ibis Setif

starting $68

Flight tickets to Timgad

Post a comment
Tips & Hints
Arrange By: