"TIMGAD" in the Company name, Timgad Energy, goes back to the historic Algerian City of Timgad, which was constructed as a bastion against the Berbers in the Aurès Mountains, by Emperor Trajan in AD 100. The City was built after the best Roman plans, with shops, taverns and craftsmen selling from own stalls, as well as a forum almost in the centre, and a theatre just south of this.

The area where Timgad lies was earlier a fertile agricultural area, lying 1,000 meters above sea level, with plenty of water running down from the mountainous hinterland. But human exploitation has removed trees and soil, and the surroundings of Timgad are presently at the mercy of Sahara.

Although inhabitants of Timgad have not totally preserved the historical monuments of the City, most of the place has been saved by virtually no new settlements on the spot, as well as sand covering it for centuries. Most of Timgad is therefore in perfect condition. At least all that is below half a meter height is preserved. Certain tall historic constructions, like the theatre and Trajan's Arch still stand. The theatre is used for happenings even today. The figure below portrays the location of the most important sights in TIMGAD.