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Rapidum

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Rapidum

Rapidum was a Roman settlement and fort located in Northern Algeria. The original castrum of Rapidum is dating back to Hadrian era in the 2nd century AD, and it remained until 201 AD when it was destroyed by Berber nomads. The Later emperor Diocletianus rebuilt it during the late 3rd century.