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  • Ben Badis Mosque in Constantine

    It is rather fitting that one of the most breathtaking attractions in Constantine, Algeria, is named after one of the most influential and admired members of the Algeria community. Born on 4 ...

  • The Magic of Tassili N’Ajjer

    Pre-historic cave art tells us volumes about our ancestors, and about the glorious and deep past of a nation. Though Algeria is a strife-torn nation today, mired in poor governance and ...

  • موقع تمغاد بالجزائر

    ما هي نقطة الإشتراك بين مدينة بنيت في القرن الثاني للميلاد، بين مغامرين أثريين وبين مخططي المدن ׃ مدينة تمغاد القديمة. فهذه المدينة العريقة بنيت من طرف الرومان مستعملين شبكة تخطيط ( تقف ...

  • A Look at Archeology in Algeria

    Considered as a branch of anthropology, archeology is broadly defined as a study of humanity and human societies. Archeologists put in a lot of time and effort uncovering relics of the past ...

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What to See

  • Djemaa el-Djedid

    At approximately three hundred and fifty years old, the Djemaa el-Djedid Mosque is by no means a new religious site, as the name reflects. The Djemaa el-Djedid Mosque was constructed in 1660, during the Ottoman period, and even though its designation changed a few times over the centuries, and reconstruction was done to suit its new purposes, the building survived the French onslaught, which ...

  • Hassi Messaoud

    Hassi Messaoud is not only a town but also a watering hole and a major oilfield in southeast Algeria. While it has only really gained significance in more recent years due to the large oil reservoirs in the area, the town has been around for many, many years.

  • Al Qal'a of Beni Hammad

    The year 1007, signifies the start to the Hammadid Empire in Algeria, when they constructed their first capital city, which is known today as the Al Qal’a of Beni Hammad. Bechara is the closest town to this historic site, with Algiers approximately two hundred kilometers away, which has become a popular attraction in Algeria and a window into the lives of an ancient civilization. The ...

  • Translation

    Though the country of Algeria has seen a number of cultural and linguistic influences during the course of its long history, it would seem that Arabic, French and Berber influences have been the strongest. Arabic is the official language of the country and is spoken by roughly 80% of the population. Berber was recognized as a national language in 2002 and is spoken by at least 20% of the ...

  • North West

    The beautiful coastline and spectacular mountain ranges of the North West region of Algeria attracts thousands of visitors to the destinations in this region each year. Visitors to the North West region have a vast variety of destinations to choose from, including Saida, Ain Temouchent, Tiaret, Mascara, Oran, Relizane, Mostaganem and Sidi Bel Abbes. Founded in 1851, the town of Ain ...

  • Restaurant Guide

    Everyone needs to stop and eat once in a while and Algerians are no exception. There are a number of roadside coffee shops or diners, restaurants and cafes. Tour buses traveling in the Sahara will often make use of whatever roadside diners are available. This gives visitors an opportunity to stop and dine while looking out at the majestic dunes of this great desert. The majority of other ...

  • North East

    The North East region of Algeria is diverse and fascinating to say the least. With its majestic rugged coastline, high plains, breathtaking mountain ranges, picturesque farmlands and sunny beaches, tourist flock to the various cities and towns located here. Algeria has many noteworthy sites and historical attractions scattered across its wonderful landscapes, and in the North East region, ...

  • Religion

    Islam is the official religion in Algeria and is practiced by the majority of the country's inhabitants. Sunni Islam or Muslim religion permeates Algeria in practically every aspect of life. Whilst not all followers are orthodox, Islam gives Algeria its cultural and social identity and its principles govern much of the nations ethics and behavior. Whilst Islam is the dominant religion in ...

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