Lucius Apuleius

@RPH969

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Madauros - Algeria

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Lucius Apuleius@RPH969 · Mar 29

Marble statue of Emperor Augustus from the ancient city of Julia Caesarea (Cherchell), Algeria; circa 1st century AD, height: 2.35 m, discovered in 1916. The artist showed a great concern for realism in detail; on display at the Archaeological Museum of Cherchell, Algeria.

RPH969's tweet image. Marble statue of Emperor Augustus from the ancient city of Julia Caesarea (Cherchell), Algeria; circa 1st century AD, height: 2.35 m, discovered in 1916.
The artist showed a great concern for realism in detail; on display at the Archaeological Museum of Cherchell, Algeria.

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Lucius Apuleius@RPH969 · Jul 11

Castellum Tidditanorum (Tiddis), Algeria; Mithraeum; reliefs supporting the opinion that the site was a "mithraeum": inscription "I(nvicto) M(ithrae) Cultores de suo a solo (a)edifi(c)arun(t)" and heads of bulls. #Algeria #Numidia #Archaeology

RPH969's tweet image. Castellum Tidditanorum (Tiddis), Algeria; Mithraeum; reliefs supporting the opinion that the site was a "mithraeum": inscription "I(nvicto) M(ithrae) Cultores de suo a solo (a)edifi(c)arun(t)" and heads of bulls.

#Algeria #Numidia #Archaeology

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Lucius Apuleius@RPH969 · Jul 15

Amphitrite, Sea Goddess, wife of Poseidon and Queen of the sea; discovered at Kalâa des Béni Hammad, Algeria; on display at the National Museum of Antiquities, Algiers, Algeria. #Algeria #Numidia #Mosaic

RPH969's tweet image. Amphitrite, Sea Goddess, wife of Poseidon and Queen of the sea; discovered at Kalâa des Béni Hammad, Algeria; on display at the National Museum of Antiquities, Algiers, Algeria.

#Algeria #Numidia #Mosaic

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Lucius Apuleius@RPH969 · Jul 14

The Triumph of Bacchus - from the ancient city of Setifis, Algeria. 2nd-3rd century AD, on display at the Archaeological Museum of Sétif, Algeria. #Algeria #Numidia #MosaicMonday

RPH969's tweet image. The Triumph of Bacchus - from the ancient city of Setifis, Algeria. 2nd-3rd century AD, on display at the Archaeological Museum of Sétif, Algeria.

#Algeria #Numidia #MosaicMonday

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Lucius Apuleius@RPH969 · Jul 13

Mosaic of the Captives, from the ancient city of Tipasa; the central panel is surrounded by twelve portraits and an elaborate geometric decoration in the form of crescent-shaped shields, c. AD 200-300; on display at the Archaeological Museum of Tipaza, Algeria. #MosaicMonday

RPH969's tweet image. Mosaic of the Captives, from the ancient city of Tipasa; the central panel is surrounded by twelve portraits and an elaborate geometric decoration in the form of crescent-shaped shields, c. AD 200-300; on display at the Archaeological Museum of Tipaza, Algeria.

#MosaicMonday

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Lucius Apuleius@RPH969 · Jul 11

Saint Augustine Basilica in Annaba, Algeria. Saint Augustine (AD 354-430), a theologian, a philosopher, a writer and the Bishop of Hippo (Annaba in modern-day Algeria) for 35 years, a Romanized Numidian. He was born in Thagaste (Souk-Ahras in modern-day Algeria). #Algeria

RPH969's tweet image. Saint Augustine Basilica in Annaba, Algeria.

Saint Augustine (AD 354-430), a theologian, a philosopher, a writer and the Bishop of Hippo (Annaba in modern-day Algeria) for 35 years, a Romanized Numidian. He was born in Thagaste (Souk-Ahras in modern-day Algeria).

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Lucius Apuleius@RPH969 · Jul 9

The "Physician" mosaic from Lambaesis, Algeria, 3rd century AD; it decorated a tomb and depicts a sarcophagus with the dead body of Urbanilla, aged 28, in its upper section. In the lower part a Greek inscription says: "I did not exist, I existed, I exist no longer, I do not care"

RPH969's tweet image. The "Physician" mosaic from Lambaesis, Algeria, 3rd century AD; it decorated a tomb and depicts a sarcophagus with the dead body of Urbanilla, aged 28, in its upper section. In the lower part a Greek inscription says: "I did not exist, I existed, I exist no longer, I do not care"

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Lucius Apuleius@RPH969 · Jul 9

"Women of Algiers" by E. Delacroix - 1833 "The inhabitants of Algiers are an amalgamation of various populations. This mixture appears to be a very happy one, for there are few people who surpass them in beauty of configuration." W. Shaler, American Consul at Algiers - 1815

RPH969's tweet image. "Women of Algiers" by E. Delacroix - 1833

"The inhabitants of Algiers are an amalgamation of various populations. This mixture appears to be a very happy one, for there are few people who surpass them in beauty of configuration."

W. Shaler, American Consul at Algiers - 1815

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Lucius Apuleius@RPH969 · Jul 6

Tigress mosaic from the ancient city of Lambaesis, Algeria, circa 3rd century AD, discovered in 2006. #Algeria #Numidia #MosaicMonday

RPH969's tweet image. Tigress mosaic from the ancient city of Lambaesis, Algeria, circa 3rd century AD, discovered in 2006.

#Algeria #Numidia #MosaicMonday

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Lucius Apuleius@RPH969 · Jul 6

Hippo-Regius (present-day Annaba), Algeria. Fountain of private baths. Because Hippo Regius was a port, the wealthy landlords of many houses were able to decorate them with precious marbles (e.g. cipollino) which are rarely seen in inland cities of Algeria. #Numidia #Archaeology

RPH969's tweet image. Hippo-Regius (present-day Annaba), Algeria. Fountain of private baths. Because Hippo Regius was a port, the wealthy landlords of many houses were able to decorate them with precious marbles (e.g. cipollino) which are rarely seen in inland cities of Algeria.

#Numidia #Archaeology

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Lucius Apuleius@RPH969 · Jul 5

Happy Independence Day Algeria! 🇩🇿 Timgad, Algeria, Arch of Trajan.

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Lucius Apuleius@RPH969 · Jul 1

Bene Lava - "Wash well": A mosaic (left) discovered at the entrance of a bathhouse (right) in the ancient city of Timgad, Algeria. 2nd century AD; on display at the Archaeological Museum of Timgad. #Algeria #Numidia #Mosaic

RPH969's tweet image. Bene Lava - "Wash well": A mosaic (left) discovered at the entrance of a bathhouse (right) in the ancient city of Timgad, Algeria. 2nd century AD; on display at the Archaeological Museum of Timgad.

#Algeria #Numidia #Mosaic

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Lucius Apuleius@RPH969 · Jun 25

Boy with an eagle from the ancient city of Lambaesis, Algeria, 2nd century AD. It most likely portrays Ganymedes and Jupiter; on display at the National Museum of Antiquities, Algiers, Algeria. #Algeria #Numidia #Archaeology

RPH969's tweet image. Boy with an eagle from the ancient city of Lambaesis, Algeria, 2nd century AD. It most likely portrays Ganymedes and Jupiter; on display at the National Museum of Antiquities, Algiers, Algeria.

#Algeria #Numidia #Archaeology

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Lucius Apuleius@RPH969 · Jun 24

Domitia Lucilla Minor, mother of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, from the ancient city of Julia Caesarea (present-day Cherchell, Algeria), 2nd century AD;she inherited a great fortune, which included a tile and brick factory; on display at the Archaeological Museum of Cherchell, Algeria

RPH969's tweet image. Domitia Lucilla Minor, mother of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, from the ancient city of Julia Caesarea (present-day Cherchell, Algeria), 2nd century AD;she inherited a great fortune, which included a tile and brick factory; on display at the Archaeological Museum of Cherchell, Algeria

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Lucius Apuleius@RPH969 · Jun 22

Theatre of the ancient city of Cuicul (Djemila), Algeria; an inscription says that the theatre was built in AD 161 at the initiative of Caius Julius Crescens and Caius Julius Didius Crescentianus, who decorated it with statues of Fortuna and Mars, patrons of Cuicul.

RPH969's tweet image. Theatre of the ancient city of Cuicul (Djemila), Algeria; an inscription says that the theatre was built in AD 161 at the initiative of Caius Julius Crescens and Caius Julius Didius Crescentianus, who decorated it with statues of Fortuna and Mars, patrons of Cuicul.

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Lucius Apuleius@RPH969 · Jun 22

Mosaic from Cirta, modern-day Constantine, Algeria, circa AD 300-325. Neptune and Amphitrite are depicted riding in a sea-borne chariot, while marine creatures and activities fill out the field. Discovered in 1842. Louvre Collections #Algeria #Numidia #MosaicMonday

RPH969's tweet image. Mosaic from Cirta, modern-day Constantine, Algeria, circa AD 300-325. Neptune and Amphitrite are depicted riding in a sea-borne chariot, while marine creatures and activities fill out the field. Discovered in 1842.

Louvre Collections

#Algeria #Numidia #MosaicMonday

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Lucius Apuleius@RPH969 · Jun 21

Digital reconstruction of the ancient city of Timgad, Algeria; founded by Emperor Trajan in AD 100. #Algeria #Numidia #Archaelogy

RPH969's tweet image. Digital reconstruction of the ancient city of Timgad, Algeria; founded by Emperor Trajan in AD 100.

#Algeria #Numidia #Archaelogy

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Lucius Apuleius@RPH969 · Jun 20

Mosaic from the ancient city of Hippo-Regius (modern-day Annaba), Algeria, with a geometric pattern, discovered in 1958 in the remains of a luxurious seafront villa; circa 1st century AD. #Algeria #Numidia #Mosaic

RPH969's tweet image. Mosaic from the ancient city of Hippo-Regius (modern-day Annaba), Algeria, with a geometric pattern, discovered in 1958 in the remains of a luxurious seafront villa; circa 1st century AD.

#Algeria #Numidia #Mosaic

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Lucius Apuleius@RPH969 · Jun 20

The abduction of Hylas by the Nymphs; on display at the Archaeological Museum of Constantine, Algeria. #Algeria #Numidia #Mosaic

RPH969's tweet image. The abduction of Hylas by the Nymphs; on display at the Archaeological Museum of Constantine, Algeria.

#Algeria #Numidia #Mosaic

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