Travel - Editor - 26 August 2008
Historical and Natural Splendor of Cherchell
Situated about fifty-five miles west of Algiers, the capital city of Algeria, the charming seaport town of Cherchell has a history dating back to 1500 BC. It is believed that many ruins and archeological treasures may be hidden beneath the town, making them inaccessible. Nevertheless, there are plenty of monuments and archeological ruins scattered throughout the town and surroundings that bear testimony to Cherchell’s long and fascinating history.
