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

First discoverer

In 1763, James Bruce of Scotland was appointed to be the consul in Algiers, the capital of Algeria. Bruce was a very driven and intelligent man that made his superiors feel annoyed and insecure. In 1765, they dismissed Bruce from his position.

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But Bruce had no intention of going back to Scotland after his dismissal He decided to go on an adventure throughout Africa, with his friend Italian artist Luigi Balugani as his companion. He believed there was more to discover and see on the continent.