Abstract
The study of ancient cities is of great importance in understanding today's cities. Information on the way of life ofancient populations and urban organization in this period can be obtained from various archaeological elementsunearthed, particularly in mosaics and iconography, which prove to be loaded with symbols and meanings. Thisstudy aims to highlight the role of archaeological sources in the representation of architectural and urban elements,and to interpret their symbolism and significant imprint. For this purpose, the research takes as its case study theHippo seafront mosaic dating from the 3rd century A.D., which represents Hippo Regius, currently the city of Annabain Algeria, founded in the 3rd century BC as a roman colony on the Mediterranean coast. Reading the mosaic hasenriched our knowledge of the city of Hippo, providing visual information on its landscape, architecture, socioeconomic activities, and importance as a seaport. Its credibility was demonstrated using a comparative approach that compares the depicted details with evidence from archaeological, historical, and iconographic discoveries.
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