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• Apuleius: Latin Literary Master

  The city of M’Daourouch in Algeria used to be known as Madaurus, and is the birthplace of the famous Apuleius, who was born in c 125. He is also referred to as Lucius Apuleius and was of ...

• Madjid Bougherra – Algerian Football Star

  As one of the top and most sought after football players, Madjid Bougherra has proven to be a rising star in the world of international football. He is known for his diversity as he is able to ...

• Monica of Hippo: A Christian Saint

  The life of Monica of Hippo, also spelled Monnica, is laid out in a book written by her son Augustine, one of the most prolific Christian writers. In his book Confessions, her life of struggle ...

• Fascinating Feature of Tin Bider Crater

  The wide open deserts, with inconsistent rivers, mountainous regions and challenging hills, creates a unique landscape that is an attraction in its own right. Over and above the brown and ...

• Unique Sounds of Kheireddine M’kachiche

  Kheireddine M'kachiche was born in Bab El-Oued in Algeria. He developed an interest in the violin and began pursuing lessons in the instrument in 1983. M'kachiche joined the El Fakhardia ...

• Beautiful and Vibrant Ain El Turk

  It was known as El Eurfa – a wide open plain that was home to nomadic tribes. The two major tribes that inhabited the area co-existed harmoniously across the plain and relied on each other for ...

• Algerian History: Banu Ifran

  The Kingdom of Banu Ifran existed in Algeria from 790 AD to 1068 AD and the city known today as Tlemcen was the capital. It was ruled by a Berber Tribe known as the Ifranid Dynasty, which was ...

• Rock Art in Djelfa

  The city of Djelfa, capital of the Djelfa region in Algeria, was established by the French military in 1852 as a post for their troops. Located in the Ouled Nail Mountains, the town is ...

• Ech Cheliff: A Fascinating Destination

  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 ...

• The Algerian War on Screen

  The new movie Outside the Law will premier at the French Film Festival. It was directed by Rachid Bouchareb, who was born in France but is of Algerian descent. His film is able to reach out to ...