Tipaza
Tipaza is a town on the coast of Algeria. It is the capital of the Tipaza Province. It was formed in 1857. It is known for its sandy beach and ancient ruins.
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Bazar / ⴱⴰⵣⴰⵔ (Roman Tipasa) | |
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| Coordinates: 36°35′31″N 2°26′58″E / 36.59194°N 2.44944°ECoordinates: 36°35′31″N 2°26′58″E / 36.59194°N 2.44944°E | |
| Country | Algeria |
| Province | Tipaza |
| District | Tipaza |
| Population (2008) | |
| • Total | 25,225 |
| Official name | Tipasa |
| Type | Cultural |
| Criteria | iii, iv |
| Designated | 1982 (6th session) |
| Reference no. | 193 |
| State Party |  Algeria |
| Region | Arab States |
| Endangered | 2002–2006 |
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| Tipaza Lighthouse and the promontory | |
| Location | Tipaza Algeria |
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| Coordinates | 36°35′49.66″N 2°26′51.62″E / 36.5971278°N 2.4476722°E |
| Year first constructed | 1867[1] |
| Foundation | masonry base |
| Construction | masonry tower |
| Tower shape | square prism tower with balcony and lantern |
| Markings / pattern | white tower, dark green lantern |
| Height | 13.58 metres (44.6 ft)[1] |
| Focal height | 34.08 metres (111.8 ft)[1] |
| Range | 18 nautical miles (33 km; 21 mi)[1] |
| Characteristic | Oc W 4s.[2] |
| Admiralty number | E6630 |
| NGA number | 22444 |
| ARLHS number | ALG-053[3] |
Tipaza Media
Ruines Romaines de Tipaza
Ruins of the Byzantine era Basilica of St. Crispinus — in Tipaza, northern Algeria.* * Archaeological site of Tipasa (Caesaria), Algeria: vestiges of the christian church.
Romans ruins of Tipaza, Algeria
Le Nouveau Temple
Romans ruins of Tipaza, Algeria
Romans ruins of Tipaza, Algeria
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Tipaza". Office Nationale de Signalisation Maritime. Ministere des Travaux Publics. Retrieved 3 May 2017.
- ↑ Template:Cite ngall
- ↑ "Western Algeria". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Archived from the original on 15 March 2018. Retrieved 3 May 2017.
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