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A street in the Roman Algerian city of Timgad where we can still see the traces left by the wheels of chariots or carts. As we walk through the ancient streets of Timgad, Algeria, we literally walk in the footsteps of history. This stunning image captures the worn stone pavements, etched with the indelible marks left by Roman carts and carts more than two millennia ago. Founded by Emperor Trajan in 100 AD, Timgad was a thriving Roman colony, a testament to the engineering prowess and urban planning of the Roman Empire. These deep canyons are a tangible reminder of the bustling activity that once defined this city – a place where merchants, soldiers, and citizens gathered, and whose lives intersected along these paths. Timgad stands as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, preserving the legacy of Roman civilization in North Africa.