Located in the province of Batna, Timgad was an ancient Roman city built by the Emperor Trajan. It ceased to be inhabited after the 8th century. The triumphal arch, called the "Arch of Trajan," survived the test of time, and was finally renovated in 1900. The theater is also in good condition, and is still used for modern music shows. The city was added to UNESCO's world heritage list in 1982.
July 3, 2019
Prague, Czechia
Czechoslovakia’s first competition pool, now a decaying ruin of a functionalist marvel.
Toledo, Spain
This ancient Roman cistern has been the source of many legends throughout the centuries.
Bordeaux, France
A Roman amphitheatre turned meeting spot for witches.
Raeford, North Carolina
This abandoned building with a murky history has been both a school and a prison.
Ormond Beach, Florida
Faded remnants of the entrance to a Mediterranean-style resort that never fully came to life.
Lärbro, Sweden
Old ruins of a church from the 1200s.
Pastida, Greece
Former Italian settlement on the isle of Rhodes was a WWII command center before being abandoned.
Venafro, Italy
A living example of historical stratification: a Roman amphitheater, a medieval farm, and modern town square.
