The Most Majestic and Detailed Ancient Roman City Ruins Is Far From Rome

Second discoverer

But instead of reporting his discovery, Bruce buried whatever artifacts they found and continued their adventure through Africa. It was not until he returned home in 1774 that he reported his discoveries in Africa but at that time, only a few people believed him.

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Then, in 1875, the city of Timgad was rediscovered by a British diplomat who ironically was sent to Algiers as a consul too. The diplomat was Robert Lambert Playfair, and just like Bruce, he embarked on a journey through Africa until he stumbled into the lost city.