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Hippo Regius (also known as Hippo or Hippone) is the ancient name of the modern city of Annaba, Algeria. It historically served as an important city for the Phoenicians, Berbers, Romans, and Vandals. Hippo was the capital city of the Vandal Kingdom from 435 to 439 AD.
Hippo, ancient port on the coast of North Africa, located near the modern town of Annaba (formerly Bône) in Algeria. Hippo was probably first settled by Carthaginians in the 4th century bce. It later became the home of Numidian rulers.
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Explore the vast ruins of Hippo Regius, a former Roman city with a rich history and culture. See the remains of villas, baths, basilica, forum and more, and learn about Saint Augustine's connection to the site.
HIPPO REGIUS (Annaba or Bône) Algeria. First and foremost a seaport, this city of Proconsular Africa overlooks a deep, sheltered bay where from earliest times ships could put in. Confusion between Hippou Acra, its original name, and Hippo Zarytus (Bizerta) makes it difficult to interpret the oldest texts.
St. Augustine (born November 13, 354, Tagaste, Numidia [now Souk Ahras, Algeria]—died August 28, 430, Hippo Regius [now Annaba, Algeria]; feast day August 28) was the bishop of Hippo from 396 to 430, one of the Latin Fathers of the Church and perhaps the most significant Christian thinker after St. Paul.
- St. Augustine was the bishop of Hippo (now Annaba, Algeria) from 396 to 430. A renowned theologian and prolific writer, he was also a skilled preac...
- St. Augustine is perhaps the most significant Christian thinker after St. Paul. He adapted Classical thought to Christian teaching and created a po...
- More than five million words of St. Augustine’s writings survive, ranging from sermons to theological treatises. Of these, two have had particularl...
Mar 2, 2023 · Learn about the Roman presence and influence in Algeria, from the Punic Wars to the fall of the Western Roman Empire. Discover the Roman sites, such as Timgad, Djémila and Annaba (ancient Hippo Regius), and the Christian heritage of Augustine of Hippo.
HIPPO REGIUS. Ancient North African bishopric, modern Bone, Algeria. The Phoenicians are believed to have had a settlement there in the 10th century b.c. The title Regius was used to distinguish it from Hippo Diarrhytus, because it both formed part of the kingdom of Numidia and apparently served as a residence for Numidian kings.
