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With numerous megalithic monuments found in the province, Tiaret has a long history of being inhabited. The town of Tiaret is built on a site that was originally established as a Roman station or rest stop for traders, travelers and armies of ancient times. Located around 150 kilometers from the Mediterranean coastline southwest of Algiers, Tiaret is in the Tell Atlas region of the central highlands of Algeria. The name Tiaret means "station" in a local Berber dialect, no doubt a reference to the original purpose of its existence.
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Located in the north of the Sahara desert in the Ghardaïa Province of Algeria, Berriane is a medium-sized oasis town with lush palm groves creating a pleasant microclimate, supporting abundant life in otherwise arid surroundings. The town lies on one of the country's most important national roads, around 43 kilometers north of the city of Ghardaïa and 554 kilometers from the country’s capital city of Algiers. The town covers an area of around 2,2 square kilometers and serves as the cultural and economic hub of the surrounding area, as well as being a strategic link between the cities in the south of Algeria, and the cities in the north.
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The Grand Erg Occidental is located to the south of the Tuat desert region and is filled with oases that were once vital for the caravans that used to travel across the Sahara desert. The string of oases covers a distance of a hundred and sixty kilometers, with the biggest town in the region being Adrar. This town was established in 1900 by the French and has an approximate population of forty-three thousand. The town also has fascinating attractions, such as the deserted forts that are located just outside Adrar. The entire Tuat region is completely groundwater dependable, as there is almost no rainfall in this area.
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During the Roman times, the Ech Cheliff Province of Algeria was named Castellum Tingitanum. It is located on the Cheliff River, assisting this great agriculture province with the natural resources it needs to function. It is a province that has suffered great tragedy, and yet it has still managed to create a bright future for its estimated population of two hundred thousand. Ech Cheliff is the capital city of the province and is where the story of Ech Cheliff begins. Looking at the city today, as well as the province, one cannot believe that only a few years ago it was almost destroyed.
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Algeria has numerous hidden gems that are rarely explored by visitors, chiefly because travelers are unaware of their existence. When traveling through the southwestern regions of Algeria, near the towns of Tindouf and Bechar is a very unique oasis that is historical, modern and fascinating. It is also significant in the fact that the oasis’ residents have their own language. Interestingly it consists not only of one large oasis but four segments make up Tabelbala. It has a total population of approximately six thousand residents, and is definitely worth the visit.
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The Bechar Province of Algeria consists mostly of uninhabitable landscapes. Dry sand dunes and the well-known Erg Er Raoui and Western Erg are located in this province. Even though there are some areas that can provide some grazing for livestock, the lack of surface water does not allow large scale agriculture. Most of the small towns within the province are located within or around the Saoura Valley, where oases provide water for grain and date palm farming. These towns and villages are supported by the nomadic tribes of the region. In the past Taghit was the main tourism destination of the province, but it has been superseded by Bechar.
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The city of Annaba was once known as the Hippo Regius. At that time a very influential Bishop lived in a basilica located on a hilltop. The structure was named the Basilica of Saint Augustine, but is also referred to as the Lela Bouna or Church of Saint Augustine of Hippo. Saint Augustine was born on 13 November 354 A.D. and became a theologian, philosopher and bishop in the region. It is said that Saint Augustine’s writings were vital in Western Christianity’s development and growth. He passed away on 28 August 430 A.D., and tribute is still paid to Saint Augustine today.
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Algeria boasts a variety of regions that are unique and fascinating to explore. From its bustling ancient cities to the breathtaking glittering sands of the Sahara Desert, it is a country filled with adventure and discovery. One of its most unique regions is the Gourara, where open plateaus and stony, flat landscapes stretch as far as the eye can see, and the only rest from fatigue can be found in one of its oases. Not many regions are made up solely of oases, making a trip to the Gourara region truly spectacular.
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