Portus Magnus, Bethioua, near Oran
Bethioua, Oran Province, Algeria
Oran, Algeria
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EST. BCE 200
EST. BCE 200
200 BCE
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION at Portus Magnus, Bethioua, near Oran.
The site preserves the ruined foundations of Roman era walls, baths, and other structures associated with the ancient port, along with scattered mosaic and masonry fragments, though much has been lost or remains only partially excavated. It is under the general protection of Algeria's national antiquities authorities. The ruins lie in open ground with no regular visitor facilities.
About Portus Magnus, Bethioua, near Oran
Portus Magnus was founded as a Punic trading port on the Mediterranean coast near modern Oran, likely in the second century BCE, serving Phoenician and Carthaginian trade. It was later incorporated into the Roman province of Mauretania Caesariensis and developed into a fortified harbor town. The site linked North African trade routes with the Mediterranean.
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