قلعة تيفاش : دراسة أثرية معمارية

Abstract EN

The Tivash region is considered a strategic point, it is very close to the coastal cities (Hippon, Carthage) and does not go far from the Numidian capital Cirta and Calama.

The commercial caravans of their ancient times land their journeys in the city of Tivash, so the city was called the place of stopping Regarding the Byzantine period, Commander Solomon, built on the orders of the emperor Justinian, built a castle in the city which had a great role in military and civil activity, as the Byzantines took advantage of the Roman remains on the site to build this castle, which was responsible for observing the movements of the barbarian tribes in the region and observing the main road connecting between Tivash And to Hippon and Carthage, the presence of such castles near the roads has greatly contributed to the preservation of agricultural areas, while ensuring the existence of commercial traffic between regions, which has led to the provision of foreign currency, The Byzantines agreed to choose the location of the castle, which is no coincidence, but was carefully studied with great control over the topography of the site, which is characterized by excellent natural fortification.

The plan of the chateau conforms to the geographic nature of the site.

In security control of the region and the surrounding plains, The Byzantines were also interested in the architectural side of the construction of this fortress, relying on the Roman stones on the site, in particular the discussions, which were asked mainly with the adoption of construction techniques that increase rigidity and the resistance of the building, like the fence, which consists of two walls, with rubble placed between them to increase immunity.

Muslims also took advantage of this castle when entering the city of Tivash by disheveled people, and this is conclusive proof of the statute and immunity of the castle and of the great role that has characterized the city of Tivash through the ages.