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There are seven World Heritage Sites in Algeria, with a further six on the tentative list. The first site in Algeria added to the list was Al Qal'a of Beni Hammad, in 1980. The most recent site added was Kasbah of Algiers, which was listed in 1992.
- Al Qal’a of Beni Hammad
- Djémila
- Kasbah of Algiers
- Threats and Preservation of Algeria's Treasured Sites
Also called Beni Hammad Fort, Al Qal’a of Beni Hammad is a former fortified city that now lies largely in ruins. In the 11th Century, the city served as the first capital of the Hammadid Dynasty. The fort is in the Hodna Mountains at an elevation of 1418 meters. The site was inscribed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1980 and is referred to an...
Djémila is a small mountain village along the northern coast of Algeria to the east of Algiers. The village is home to some of the preserved ruins of Berbero-Roman. Djémila was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1982 because of its unique adaptation of Roman architecture. Some of the significant buildings in this ruin include theater, temp...
The Kasbah of Algiers includes the citadel of Algiers and the traditional quarters surrounding it. It is founded on the Icosium old ruins. It is considered an outstanding historical Maghreb city with an influence on town planning in sub-Saharan Africa. The area was inhabited in the 6th Century when the Phoenician trading post was established in the...
Other World Heritage Sites in Algeria include M’zab Valley, Tassili n’Ajjer, Timgad, and Tipasa. These heritage sites are protected by the National Laws to preserve and maintain the old sites from destruction. The sites are managed by Office of Cultural Properties Management and Exhibition. OCPME is also responsible for the maintenance and implemen...
Feb 28, 2024 · Come explore all 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Algeria! These UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Algeria possess incredible historical heritage and cultural importance that are worth exploring on a private Algeria tour.
The Kasbah of Algiers was listed as a cultural UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992, for being a superb example of an historic Maghreb city which influenced town planning in sub-Saharan Africa and the western part of the Mediterranean region.
State of Conservation Reports 39. State of conservation of World Heritage properties since 1979 and the threats they have faced in the past, or are currently facing. More about State of Conservation. Kasbah of Algiers.
Kasbah of Algiers. The Kasbah is a unique kind of medina, or Islamic city. It stands in one of the finest coastal sites on the Mediterranean, overlooking the islands where a Carthaginian trading-post was established in the 4th century BC.
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