Mina (in Latin: Minensis) is an archaeological site located in Algeria, about 2 km south of the city of Relizane in the Relizane province. It consists of the remains of an ancient Numidian city founded in the 2nd century BC, which later became a Roman city.
History
Numidian Period
The city of Mina was founded in the 2nd century BC by the Numidians.
Roman Period
In 40 AD, following the annexation of North Africa by Emperor Caligula, Mina was occupied by the Romans. It was then granted the status of *civitas* (city) within the province of Mauretania Caesariensis.
An important remnant of the Roman period is the Roman bridge, the ruins of which are still visible at the western entrance of the modern city.
Christian Period
Mina became the seat of a bishopric (*Dioecesis Minensis* in Latin) during the Christian period. Representatives of this bishopric participated in the Councils of Carthage in 484 and 525 AD.
Today, Mina remains a titular see of the Roman Catholic Church.
Archaeological Site
The archaeological site of Mina covers an area of about 17 hectares. It includes several ancient monuments as well as various artifacts discovered during excavations:
- Pottery
- Coins
- Mosaics
These objects are now preserved in various Algerian national museums, including the Chlef Museum and the Oran Museum.
The site is located in the Bermadia region, about 3 km from the provincial capital (Relizane). It dates back to the Roman period and bears witness to the Roman expansion in the western region of North Africa, particularly during the establishment of the defense line of the limes.
Mina (in Latin: Minensis) is an archaeological site located in Algeria, about 2 km south of the city of Relizane in the Relizane province. It consists of the remains of an ancient Numidian city founded in the 2nd century BC, which later became a Roman city.
History
Numidian Period
The city of Mina was founded in the 2nd century BC by the Numidians.
Roman Period
In 40 AD, following the annexation of North Africa by Emperor Caligula, Mina was occupied by the Romans. It was then granted the status of *civitas* (city) within the province of Mauretania Caesariensis.
An important remnant of the Roman period is the Roman bridge, the ruins of which are still visible at the western entrance of the modern city.
Christian Period
Mina became the seat of a bishopric (*Dioecesis Minensis* in Latin) during the Christian period. Representatives of this bishopric participated in the Councils of Carthage in 484 and 525 AD.
Today, Mina remains a titular see of the Roman Catholic Church.
Archaeological Site
The archaeological site of Mina covers an area of about 17 hectares. It includes several ancient monuments as well as various artifacts discovered during excavations:
- Pottery
- Coins
- Mosaics
These objects are now preserved in various Algerian national museums, including the Chlef Museum and the Oran Museum.
The site is located in the Bermadia region, about 3 km from the provincial capital (Relizane). It dates back to the Roman period and bears witness to the Roman expansion in the western region of North Africa, particularly during the establishment of the defense line of the limes.
