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Found within the remains of a luxurious villa during a modern excavation, this splendid 21-by-23-foot mosaic, known as “The Toilet of Venus,” betokens the prosperity and sophistication of Roman Cuicul (modern Djemila), which was founded by the emperor Nerva (reigned 96–98 A.D.) as a colony for army veterans. The town attracted settlers from all over North Africa and in its heyday boasted two forums, baths and a theater seating 3,000. It has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.