Tipaza Province

Tipaza, or Tipasa, is a province of Algeria on the Mediterranean Sea. The provincial capital, Tipaza, features a long, sandy beach and 2 important archaeological parks tracing the area's Phoenician, Roman, Paleochristian and Byzantine history. Dating from the 6th century B. C. to the 6th century A. D, the well-preserved ruins sprawl over hills and encompass temples, churches, an amphitheater and a large necropolis.