Hippo Regius

Hippo Regius
Saint Augustin Basilica overlooking the ruins of Hippo Regius
Hippo Regius is located in Algeria
Hippo Regius
Shown within Algeria
LocationAlgeria
RegionAnnaba Province
Coordinates36°52′57″N 07°45′00″E / 36.88250°N 7.75000°E / 36.88250; 7.75000
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Hippo Regius (also known as Hippo or Hippone) is the ancient name of the modern city of Annaba, Algeria. It served as an important city for the Phoenicians, Berbers, Romans, and Vandals. Hippo was the capital city of the Vandal Kingdom from AD 435 to 439.[1] when it was shifted to Carthage following the Vandal capture of Carthage in 439.

It was the focus of several early Christian councils and home to Augustine of Hippo, a Church Father highly important in Western Christianity.[a]

  1. ^ Merrills & Miles 2009.


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