UNESCO in Algeria
Algerian UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Explore the Casbah, Timgad, Djemila, M’Zab Valley, Tipasa, Al Qal’a of Beni Hammad, and Tassili n’Ajjer, with links to nearby tours and services.
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Al Qal'a of Beni Hammad
A fortified Hammadid capital in the mountains of M’Sila, the site tells an important story of early Islamic urban architecture in the Maghreb.
M'Sila
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Djemila
A Roman city in Setif adapted to a mountain setting, Djemila brings together a forum, temples, theatre, mosaics, and ancient streets.
Setif
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M'Zab Valley
M'Zab Valley in Ghardaia is a system of ksour, palm groves, markets, and mosques carefully shaped for life in the desert.
Ghardaia
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Tassili n'Ajjer
An exceptional Saharan landscape near Djanet and Illizi, Tassili n'Ajjer combines spectacular rock formations with major prehistoric rock art.
Djanet
Illizi
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Timgad
Timgad near Batna clearly shows Roman urban planning, with regular streets, forum, library, baths, and Trajan's Arch.
Batna
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Tipasa
Tipasa combines the Mediterranean with Phoenician, Roman, and early Christian remains, within easy reach of Algiers.
Tipaza
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Kasbah of Algiers
The Kasbah is the living historic heart of Algiers, with white houses, lanes, mosques, palaces, and views over the sea.
Algiers
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