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The Vital Heritage of Souk Ahras
The city of Souk Ahras, in Algeria, is the capital city of the Souk Ahras province and is located on the border of Algeria, and the neighboring Tunisia. It is a city that is home to a distinguished history and is associated with a famous figure, namely St Augustine of Hippo. The city is filled with the legacy of a settlement that once graced the site on which Souk Ahras was built, the remembrances of the Algerian War and the bravery of the people of Souk Ahras who weathered the storms to create a quaint but successful place they call home.
Nomads of the Sahara Desert
Generally, the Touareg of Algeria, or Tuareg, are of Berber descent, but being a Touareg is not limited to a certain race or family tree. As long as the lifestyle, traditions and language are accepted, people are seen as Touareg. Living mostly in the West African regions, this nomadic tribe of the Sahara once traveled the desert in great numbers, but after invasions and wars they have been reduced to small groups, scattered across the sandy hills of the unforgiving desert.
The Magnificent Ketchaoua Mosque in Algiers
Algiers is the capital city of Algeria, as well as the largest city in the country. The city is rich in Algerian tradition and history, with numerous monuments, museums, historical buildings and other places of interest for tourists to visit. One of the fascinating sites to visit in Algiers is the ancient Ketchaoua Mosque.
Charles de Foucauld’s Haven in Assekrem
Forming part of the Ahaggar Mountains (also known as the Hoggar Mountains) in southern Algeria, Assekrem is a spectacular collection of narrow mountain peaks in shades of brown and ochre, which have been artistically carved by the elements. This geological wonder attracts visitors from far and wide who are awe-struck by its natural beauty.
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