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	Chemtou
	Introduction 1. Underground quarries 2. Numidian Altar & Roman Temple 3. Forum and Basilica 4. Theatre 5. Roman bridge 6. Baths 7. Aqueduct 8. Prison camps 9. Amphitheatre 10. Museum Practicalities

CHEMTOU
Numidian Altar & Roman Temple

It looks almost as if it was new, the Roman temple which was originally was a Numidian altar. Climbing up here you may expect something spectacular, and all you get is a solid platform made from perfectly cut stones.

Among the few things telling about function is the staircase and the vaulted storage chambers. I believe that the ceremonies here must have been performed under open sky.

But the views from here are great, although not of central Chemtou.

By Tore Kjeilen