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Roman & Late Antiquity
Septimius Severus
Roman / Late Antiquity
Leaders & StatesmenRoman emperor (193–211 AD)National / Algeria-wide
He greatly expanded the Roman city of Lambaesis (Lambèse) in present-day Batna province.
Historical significance
He shows how deeply North Africans were woven into the Roman elite at the empire's height.
Their story
Born in Roman North Africa, Septimius Severus rose through the army to become emperor of Rome itself. His reign poured wealth and monuments into his home region, including cities in present-day Algeria.
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He greatly expanded the Roman city of Lambaesis (Lambèse) in present-day Batna province.