Cuicul

Cuicul is a very fine example of Roman urban architecture adapted to a rocky landscape. The original settlement was a Berber village, but at the end of the first century ce the city was granted the status of colony by Emperor Nerva. Its inhabitants were mainly veterans, traders, and agricultural entrepreneurs, as well as some members of the proconsul's administrative staff at Carthage. By reason of these economic activities and social structure of the dwellers, the city enjoyed steady prosperity during the Roman Empire and Late Antiquity. This is also evident in the elegant and rational structure of the urban plan, as well as in the presence of several luxurious houses decorated with mosaics of excellent quality in the North African school tradition. All these elements contributed to Cuicul's listing as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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