Roman Heritage of North in ! May 5 - 18, 2022

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Join us! And explore the fascinating Roman heritage of in Algeria with archaeological expert Dr. Philip Kenrick. The Romans established the province of Africa On this adventure, we’ll discover a dozen in 146 BCE after the defeat of and ruled archaeological sites, including 4 World Heritage North Africa for over 500 years. They established Sites—the Casbah in , coastal , and trading posts and colonies along the coast of Cuicul (Djemila) and in . The sites Algeria and inland. are extensive and offer superb examples of Roman town gates, planning, , baths, with Fennec Fox spectacular . We will be traveling with one of the world’s finest scholars on the region, co-author of the recent book on the Classical Antiquities of Algeria.Come with us and explore a truly fascinating part of the world, and discover the Roman wonders of Algeria.

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Betchart Expeditions Inc. 17050 Montebello Rd. • Cupertino, CA • 95014 (800) 252-4910 US • (408) 252-4910 Int’l email: [email protected] www.betchartexpeditions.com LEADERSHIP Leading this expedition will be Dr. Philip Kenrick, an archaeological expert on classical sites in Algeria, , and . He has worked in Libya at , Benghazi (ancient Berenice), and Cyrene. He has also worked on excavations near in Sicily and other sites in , Turkey, and . Philip is a specialist in Roman pottery, and is co-author of a superb Dmejila book, Classical Antiquities of Algeria: A Selective Guide (published in 2019). He looks forward to sharing the wondrous archaeological world of the classical sites in Algeria with you.

ITINERARY Days 1/2 - New York JFK to & Algiers on the ruins of old (Algiers) in the 10th century. Depart from New York’s JFK International Airport Icosium had Rights in the time of and had at 8:40 pm for Casablanca in , arriving on the a significant Christian community. Recent excavation morning of Day 2. Make a direct connection to Algiers, for a subway discovered a Byzantine church decorated arriving about mid-day. Have an orientation to the . with mosaics. We’ll visit a Moorish palace, the Museum of Then check in at the Hotel Aurassi (2 nights). Welcome Popular Arts in the Dar Mustafa Pacha and then continue dinner. to Le Jardin d’Essai, the Botanical Garden of Algiers. It was started by the French colony in 1831 as a test garden for Day 3 - Mauretarian Royal Tomb & Tipasa World medicinal, economic, and commercial purposes. Fly to Heritage Site in late afternoon. Hotel Sabri (2 nights). Our exploration of the archaeological heritage of Algeria Day 5 - - Annaba & Cap de Garde will begin today as we visit the Mauretanian Royal Tomb. It is situated above the coast where it has been an important This morning we will visit the archaeological site of landmark for 2,000 years. We’ll then venture to the Tipasa Hippo Regius (“Hippone”). It was on a well sheltered bay World Heritage site, which would have been a stopping with plenty of fresh water and a fertile hinterland. It was point or trading post on the sea route from Carthage to the once a Numidian royal residence (and acquired the name Pillars of Hercules (Straits of ). The local elite got Latin Rights in 46 AD which allowed them to attain and may have led to the city flourishing. By 146-7 AD an impressive wall 2.3 km long extended from the eastern headland to the hill on the west. Tipasa achieved its greatest prosperity in the middle of the third century. We’ll explore the Tipasa Museum and site this afternoon, and then return to Algiers. Day 4 - Casbah World Heritage Site & Le Jardin d’Essai This morning we will explore the old quarter of the walled citadel or . This atmospheric district is a labyrinth of traditional buildings, religious Tipasa schools, tombs, and old Ottoman palaces. It was founded Regius) and became independent after the destruction spring, old , new Forum at the bottom of of Carthage in 146 AD. Hippo became important as a the hill and more. We’ll continue to Constantine commercial hub, and was especially important as a for the night. Novotel (2 nights). departure point for corn (annona) being shipped to Day 7 - & Constantine . We’ll explore the site, including the Christian Quarter and the Museum which has fantastic mosaics Tiddis (Castellum Tidditanorum) was one of a and bronze figures. We’ll then have a walking excursion line of castellated or fortified villages dependent in central Annaba and go to the coast to see the Cap de on Constantine in Roman times. The site was Garde lighthouse. occupied before the Romans and afterwards; it shows the influence of Libyan, Punic, Roman, Day 6 - - Khamissa & Constantine Christian and Muslim civilizations. The Roman En route to Guelma ( in Roman times) we’ll influence is especially noted in the engineering stop at Hammam Berda, the large Roman basin and works: ramps, terraces, and retaining walls, which hot springs, and Heliopolis. In Guelma, we’ll visit the created even a forum on the steep slopes. There was also reconstructed Roman theatre built in 201 or 203 AD an ingenious system for catching rainwater. and see the large Roman bath complex. At Khamissa, the We’ll continue to the Tomb of the Lollii, and theatre is exceptionally well preserved, with a sacred Constantine. Here we’ll visit the Museum then walk Roman Sites in North Africa

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Algiers Annaba Cherchel (Icosium) (Caesarea) Carthago Tiddis Guelma Tipasa Constantine (Sitifis) (Cirta) Batna MAVRETANIA AFRICA CAESARIENSIS PROCONSULARIS NUMIDIA TINGITANA MOROCCO ALGERIA

Hippone (Hippo Regius) Algiers Annaba Cherchel (Icosium) TUNISIA (Caesarea) Cuicil Tiddis Guelma Carthago Tipasa (Djemila) Setif Constantine (Sitifis) (Cirta) Khemissa MAVRETANIA Batna Medracen Capitol City CAESARIENSIS Lambaesis Timgad /Towns Arris AFRICA El Kantara PROCONSULARIS Roman Settlements NUMIDIA Ancient Tomb Djemila

across the suspension bridge, through the Casbah and Day 11 - Djemila (Circul) World Heritage Site ending at the Place des Martyrs. Djemila is one of the finest Roman cities in North Africa. Day 8 - Lambaesis & Timgad World Heritage Site The wheel-rutted streets of ancient Cuicul, founded by We’ll travel south of Constantine this morning to visit to house his subjects, are lined with what would Lambaesis, which was founded by the Roman military, and have been elaborate houses, a forum, , triumphal its base and . We’ll then continue arches, and temples. It is a fascinating example of Roman to theTimgad World Heritage Site. Timgad is located on the town planning adapted to suit its mountain location. north of the Aures Mountains in a beautiful location and is a Equally impressive is superb example of a Roman military colony. It was founded Djemila’s fascinating in 100 AD by , and is a fine example of Roman urban museum, where the Bridges at Constantine planning. The streets were paved with large rectangular immense walls are limestone slabs, and it included 14 baths. The houses covered with ancient were of varying sizes and had wonderful mosaics. Overall, mosaics. The place name Timgad presented a strong image of Rome on Numidian is of pre-Roman origin soil. We’ll explore the site and museum today and then and un-latinized. We’ll drive to Batna & Hotel Hazem (2 nights). visit the Museum, and then the site. Day 9 - Aures Mountains Exploration Gorge & El Kantara Gorge Day 12 - Setifis (Setif) - Ain Safsaf & Algiers Today, we’ll have an all day excursion south through the spectacular scenery of the Aures Mountains toward We’ll explore the , gateway to the . We’ll explore the gorge of museum of Setif this Tighanimine and El Kantara Gorge, and the abandoned morning and the site. It mud-brick villages of Thouda and Rhoufi. We’ll see the was founded in 97 AD Roman bridge at El Kantara and then coach back to Batna. by the Romans, during the reign of Nerva, as Day 10 - Lambaesis - Medracen & Setif a colony for Roman We’ll explore the upper part of the military site of Lambaesis veterans. At the end this morning. It was established between 123-129 AD, at of the third century, the time of the . It became the Setif became the capital capital of the new province of Numidia, and was populated of the newly defined by Roman and some Roman colonists and their province of Mauretania descendants. We’ll explore the site and museum, and then Sitifensis. The city was depart for the Medracen tombs, from the BC. rejuvenated at this time To identify the age of the tombs, it was possible to obtain a with new streets, an carbon date from timbers in the ceiling. The large structure amphitheatre, and public is no doubt the resting place of an unknown chieftain. We’ll buildings worthy of a continue to Setif. Novotel (2 nights). capital. There is also with AAAS, Sigma Xi, & ACS #1656 ___ assign a roommate Roman N. Africa 2022 Roman N. Africa Betchart Expeditions Inc. Montebello Road 17050 Cupertino, CA 95014-5345 ESERVATIONS R In the Casbah, Algiers Casbah, In the I/we want to join Roman Heritage of North Africa, ___ Twin ___ Twin ___ Single Share: Twin ___ with a friend or Name(s) ______Age______Address ______Age______State City Zip ______Phone: ______Home (______) ______Email Address Work ______(______) Membership: ___ AAAS ___ Planetary ___ Sigma Xi ___ ACS Society Accommodations Preference: ___ Nonsmoker ___ Smoker ______Date ______Signature Signature ______Date ______Please Mail To: Yes! Yes! May 5 - 18, 2022, offered by Betchart Expeditions with May 5 - 18, AAAS, Please reserve Sigma Xi & ACS. ____ space(s). As a per ($1,000 deposit, I/we enclose a check for $______Account. Inc. Trust person) payable to Betchart Expeditions

Extension, Saudi the in the Levant skip ALSO THIS SPRING: April 22 - May 6, 2022 The Heritage of the you can explore both the Levant and North Africa. Romans & Nabateans you nights). If (2 & Caesarea (Cherchel) Aurassi This morning we’ll visit the National Museum Museum This morning we’ll visit the National of Antiquities, and then drive to Caesarea of Antiquities, and then drive to Caesarea was a reasonably (Cherchel) via the old road.This 4th centuryattractive port, first mentioned in the BC, and became part of a kingdom bestowed son by Mark Anthony and on their

Day 13 - Nat’l Museum of Antiquities - Day 13 a Byzantine fortress, and we can see fantastic fantastic a Byzantine fortress, and we can see Algiers. mosaics in the museum. Continue to Hotel

dinner in Algiers. adventure in N. Africa will conclude with a farewell with a farewell adventure in N. Africa will conclude and visit the old and new museums of Cherchel. Our Cherchel. Our and visit the old and new museums of honor of Caesar. We’ll see the , aqueduct, Roman the see We’ll Caesar. Augustus of honor around 30 BC. He renamed the old city of Lol Caesaria in of Lol Caesaria in around 30 BC. He renamed the old city Day 14 - Algiers to Casablanca & USA - Day 14 to the Algiers airport for our flights home. Transfer with AAAS, Sigma Xi, & ACS 17050 Montebello Rd., Cupertino, CA 95014 Timgad FIRST CLASS

Discover The Roman Heritage of North Africa in Algeria! With expert Dr. Philip Kenrick May 5 -18, 2022

Accommodations: Will be in first class hotels. If you do not have a COSTS & CONDITIONS roommate, you must pay the single supplement of $995. Reservations, Deposits & Payments: To reserve a place on Expedition Fee: $5,995 per person twin share + air fare $1,195 this expedition, please mail a deposit of $1,000 per person with the from JFK to Casablanca and Algiers, RT, on Royal Air Moroc. completed reservation form to: Roman N. Africa 2022, Betchart Expeditions Inc., 17050 Montebello Road, Cupertino, CA 95014-5435. Expedition Fee Includes: Land transport, group airport transfers, Balance due 60 days before departure. accommodations twin share, all meals, entrance fees, tips to local guides and drivers; leadership, administration. Cancellations & Refunds: The initial deposit is refundable up to 60 days before departure less a handling fee of $100 per person. There is Expedition Fee Does Not Include: International air fare (quoted no refund after the 60-day period unless your place is resold, then only separately); prenights, private transfers, gratuities to expedition the $100 per person handling fee is withheld. There are no refunds for leader; personal items such as laundry, alcoholic beverages, snacks, unused meals or other expedition features. visa, photography or video fees; or personal insurance. Responsibility: For a statement of responsibility, please contact the What to Expect: This expedition Betchart office. is for travelers who wish to explore the classical antiquities and rich Roman heritage of North Africa Algiers in Algeria, and to learn about the fascinating Roman towns, theatres,and archaeological heritage from an archaeological expert on the region. We will also glimpse contemporary life and see the influence of the French heritage on Algeria. We will travel in spring when the countryside may be dotted with wildflowers. The trip will be an amazing opportunity for adventurous travelers to learn about the extraordinary Roman heritage of North Africa in this major North African country, little visited by Americans, but regularly welcoming visitors from Europe. (No smoking in vehicles, at group activities, or at meals please.)