Arch of Trajan
A three-bayed stone arch that marks the western entrance to the Roman town of Timgad. Its tall columns and carved details make it the symbol of the site.
Timgad
Set in the Aurès mountains, this Roman city survives in remarkably complete form, with a street grid, a theatre and a triumphal arch.
Attractive locations
Roman Theatre of Timgad
A semicircular Roman theatre with rows of stone seating that still survive. It is one of the best-preserved buildings in the ancient town.
Forum of Timgad
The open civic centre of the Roman town, once surrounded by columns and public buildings. Paving stones and column bases show how the square was laid out.
Capitol of Timgad
The remains of a large Roman temple on a raised platform, dedicated to the chief gods of Rome. Its great columns and steps stand high above the surrounding ruins.
Market of Sertius
A Roman market building with rows of stalls, named after the citizen who paid for it. It gives a sense of everyday trade in the ancient town.
Lambaesis
The ruins of a large Roman legionary camp and town near Batna, including the camp's headquarters building and a triumphal arch. It is a short drive from Timgad.
Medracen
A huge round royal tomb of the Numidian kings, topped by a stepped cone of stone. It is one of the oldest surviving monuments in the region and stands in open country.
Airports
Batna Mostefa Ben Boulaid Airport BLJ
It is about 33 km in a straight line from Timgad.
Mohamed Boudiaf International Airport CZL
It is about 89 km in a straight line from Timgad.
Biskra - Mohamed Khider Airport BSK
It is about 102 km in a straight line from Timgad.
Scams and safe taxis
Taxi and scam advice for this country is on the Algeria page
Weather by month
Each month shows its average temperature in °C and its mm of rain per month.
- Jan3.8 °C46 mm
- Feb4.4 °C32 mm
- Mar8.0 °C47 mm
- Apr11.9 °C47 mm
- May16.3 °C47 mm
- Jun21.5 °C23 mm
- Jul25.4 °C9 mm
- Aug24.7 °C25 mm
- Sep19.5 °C45 mm
- Oct14.9 °C39 mm
- Nov8.3 °C40 mm
- Dec4.7 °C40 mm
Driest months: Jun, Jul, Aug. Wettest months: Mar, Apr, May.
Costs
Prices here are about 33% of US prices (World Bank, 2025). This compares a country's overall prices, not the cost of a trip.
Who can help
Emergency
Reported numbers: police 17, ambulance and fire 14 - confirm with your hotel or guide.
un agency
International Organization for Migration (IOM) Algeria
Helps with: The UN migration agency, present in Algeria since 2002. Its work covers migration management and crisis response, and its contact page also lists a migrant assistance hotline.
Who qualifies: Migrants in Algeria and partners working on migration. It is not a help service for ordinary tourists.
Phone: +213 661464622
Email: iomalgiers@iom.int
Address: 16 Chemin des Cretes, Hydra, Algiers
local government
Police emergency number 17
Helps with: Reaches the police in Algeria. UK government travel advice lists 17 or 1548 for the police; this entry gives 17.
Who qualifies: Anyone in the country, including visitors, can call this number.
Phone: 17
local government
Ambulance emergency number 1021
Helps with: Reaches the ambulance service in Algeria. The number comes from UK government travel advice.
Who qualifies: Anyone in the country, including visitors, can call this number.
Phone: 1021
local government
Fire emergency number 14
Helps with: Reaches the fire service in Algeria. The number comes from UK government travel advice.
Who qualifies: Anyone in the country, including visitors, can call this number.
Phone: 14
ngo
Algerian Red Crescent
Helps with: The ICRC says its cooperation with the society covers first aid, disaster management and restoring family links. No contact details are given, so use the society's website.
Who qualifies: The page does not say who can use it. The ICRC calls it the leading humanitarian organization in Algeria, present in all provinces.