Hippo Regius is the ancient name of the modern city of Annaba, Algeria. It served as an important city for the Phoenicians, Berbers, Romans and Vandals, and was the capital of the Vandal Kingdom from AD 435 until 439, when the Vandals captured Carthage and made that city their capital instead.
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1. Hippo Regius (Wikipedia)
History
The town was first settled by Phoenicians from Tyre around the 12th century BC.
History section
The town was first settled by Phoenicians from Tyre around the 12th century BC.
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View the Source2. Hippo Regius (Wikidata)
P625 (coordinate location)Quote, P625 (coordinate location)
latitude 36.8825, longitude 7.75
Wikidata: Hippo Regius
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