The discovery of a sarcophagus from the Roman era in a vast necropolis, made during an archaeological observation I conducted in Constantine in 2016 at Hai el Amir on the northern outskirts of the city, once again proves that Cirta, a city with millennia of history, harbors a remarkably rich and diverse archaeological potential. This potential stands on par with other cities of the Roman Empire during that era. The unveiling of an ancient sarcophagus adorned with intricate low reliefs, carried out by a team from the National Archaeological Research Center under my direction, provides compelling evidence of the dissemination of Roman funeral customs and practices across the region, even spanning from the far shores of the Mediterranean Sea.This article aims to introduce an unpublished sarcophagus from ancient Cirta, thereby enhancing the collection of Algerian and African sarcophagi, particularly those of the garland series. Beyond its unprecedented nature, the significance of this discovery lies in the meticulous attention paid to funerary symbolism, designed to celebrate life while ensuring a tranquil transition and a peaceful afterlife.

Roman, sarcophagus, Cirta, garlands, funerary symbolism, iconography.