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Beni Hammad Fort: Ruins Attest the Dreams of a Medieval Algerian Islamic Dynasty
... status Beni Hammad Fort once enjoyed in the history of Algeria. It saw glory as a Medieval stronghold and as the ... status Beni Hammad Fort once enjoyed in the history of Algeria. It saw glory as a Medieval stronghold and as the ... to the southeast of Algiers, the capital of modern day Algeria. Al Qal’a of Beni Hammad and Algiers have some ...
dhwty - 07/08/2018 - 13:54
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Timgad: The Wonderfully Preserved Algerian Pompeii
One of the best-preserved Roman ruins in Algeria, Timgad can thank the sands of the Sahara for its ... Pompeii’. One of the best-preserved Roman ruins in Algeria, Timgad can thank the sands of the Sahara for its ... colony located in the Aures Mountains, in northeastern Algeria. The full name of Timgad was Colonia Marciana Ulpia ...
dhwty - 13/08/2018 - 14:03
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The Giant of Algeria: Iconographic Evidence of Roman Expeditions in the Sahara
... engravings at the dramatic rocky landscape of Jabbaren, Algeria. Jabbaren is an archaeological site in the Tassili N'ajjer National Park in Algeria with some of the most important groupings of ... soldiers. Rock Art of the Tassili n'Ajjer, Jabbaren, Algeria. (CC BY-SA 2.0 ) Algerian desert - Tassili National ...
Clyde Winters - 27/08/2016 - 03:48
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Algeria's Treasures: From Constantine to the Roman Ruins of Timgad (Videos)
Algeria's history unfolds from the ancient city of ... historic bridges and a history dating back millennia. Algeria's history unfolds from the ancient city of ... a crossroads of civilizations, continues to shape Algeria's cultural landscape. Heading south to the Aures ...
Robbie Mitchell - 09/09/2023 - 17:17
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Djémila, Algeria: A Spectacular Roman City That’s Said to Rival all Others
... expedition with the intention of conquering eastern Algeria. Near the border of Mauretania, he came across the ... expedition with the intention of conquering eastern Algeria. Near the border of Mauretania , he came across the ... for religious and political activities only. The Giant of Algeria: Iconographic Evidence of Roman Expeditions in the ...
Michelle Freson - 10/10/2018 - 01:59
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The Arch of Caracalla, Theveste, Algeria – The Soul of Romanized Africa
Tébessa in Algeria was previously the ancient Roman city of Theveste (or ... existed an even older city called T’bessa. Tébessa in Algeria was previously the ancient Roman city of Theveste (or ... Madauros: A Testament to the Vanished Glory of Rome in Algeria The Palace of Diocletian: Roman Retirement Home and ...
Michelle Freson - 07/09/2018 - 01:47
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Stone Tools Found in Algeria Provide Evidence Human Origins Were Spread Throughout Africa
... in both east and north Africa.” “The evidence from Algeria shows that the cradle of humankind was not restricted ... stone tool core freshly excavated at Ain Boucherit, Algeria. Source: M. Sahnouni By Ashley Cowie Stone Tools Found in Algeria Provide Evidence Human Origins Were Spread Throughout ...
ashley cowie - 01/12/2018 - 13:52
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Madauros: A Testament to the Vanished Glory of Rome in Algeria
The ruins of the ancient city of Madauros is one of Algeria’s most important archaeological sites and yet it is ... are now mostly broken. Ruins of Madauros ( Expert Algeria ) The city’s theater is arguably the most ... Source: Expert Algeria By Ed Whelan Madauros: A Testament to the Vanished ...
Ed Whelan - 28/08/2018 - 23:09
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M'Zab Valley: A Pentapolis That Has Inspired Many Celebrated Architects
... towns 600 km (370 miles) south of Algiers, the capital of Algeria. M’Zab valley is a deep, oasis located within the ... towns 600 km (370 miles) south of Algiers, the capital of Algeria. M’Zab achieved UNESCO World Heritage status in ... Algerian Islamic Dynasty The Arch of Caracalla, Theveste, Algeria – The Soul of Romanized Africa Madauros: A ...
Michelle Freson - 17/10/2018 - 01:27
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Cartennas, Algeria: An Ancient Scandal That Nearly Ripped the Catholic Church Apart
... founded many Roman colonies on what is now the coast of Algeria. Amongst them was Cartennas, formerly an ancient ... a True Christian or Was He a Secret Pagan? Djémila, Algeria: A Spectacular Roman City That’s Said to Rival all ... the Atlas Mountains and the oases of the Sahara in Algeria, Volume 2 . Longmans, Green and Co. London Available ...
Michelle Freson - 21/10/2018 - 23:03
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Ruined City of Tiddis Attests to The Power of Rome In North Africa
There are many important Roman ruins in Algeria. One of the least well-known is Tiddis, which is ... fertile valley. There are many important Roman ruins in Algeria. One of the least well-known is Tiddis, which is ... it may not be as impressive as other ruined cities in Algeria , it is relatively well-preserved and could well be ...
Ed Whelan - 15/09/2018 - 22:42
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The Royal Mausoleum of Mauretania: Deadly Wasps Once Prevented its Destruction
... monument located in Tipaza, a province on the coast of Algeria. This monument is sometimes referred to as the ... preserved. Incidentally, when the French first occupied Algeria, the French Navy used the site for target practice. ‘ Tomb of the Christian, Algeria ’ (1856) photograph by John Beasly Greene. ( Public ...
dhwty - 25/01/2018 - 13:58
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The Jedars of Frenda: Thirteen Once Grandiose Pyramid Tombs Were Fit for Royalty
... of the Ancient Berbers, Lords of the Desert Djémila, Algeria: A Spectacular Roman City That’s Said to Rival all ... A similar royal mausoleum of the Berber Kings, Numidia, Algeria ( Mimouni, Z, CC BY 4.0 ) From the study of the ... work has been discouraged by the unstable situation in Algeria since that time. Top image: Jedars of ...
Michelle Freson - 30/10/2018 - 00:56
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The Great Berber Kingdom of Numidia in the Shadow of Rome
... well over 50 million people, and can be found in Libya, Algeria , Morocco, Mauritania, Tunisia, and elsewhere. The ... on the coasts of North Africa, in modern day Libya and Algeria. Being so numerous and so widespread, the Berbers ... Madauros: A Testament to the Vanished Glory of Rome in Algeria Map showing the African provinces of the Roman ...
Aleksa Vučković - 20/01/2021 - 00:46
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The Monumental Tomb of Queen Tin Hinan, Ancient Ancestress of the Tuaregs
... desert. At Abalessa in the Hoggar region of southern Algeria, de Prorok discovered a monumental tomb. This ... They are said to have settled in the mountainous region of Algeria, and she became the first Queen of the Tuaregs. MORE ... the Bardo National Museum of Prehistory and Ethnography, Algeria. Wikimedia Commons The supposed tomb of Tin Hinan. ...
dhwty - 28/03/2015 - 13:55
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Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin, The Father of Modern Magic Who Stopped a Revolt with His Abilities
... French government to help put down a tribal rebellion in Algeria using his skills. This is surely a feat that not many ... retirement to help France with his magic skills. Over in Algeria, a French colony at that time, the local population ... were gaining supporters amongst the local tribes in Algeria due to their “magical” abilities. These included ...
dhwty - 29/03/2016 - 00:55
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The Ancient Tuareg: “Free Men” of the Sahara Desert
... who arrived in the mountainous Hoggar region of southern Algeria on a milk-white camel along with her faithful ... 1920s, a tomb was discovered near the Abalessa Oasis in Algeria. Although it received far less publicity than the ... face and head covering in the mountains of Hoggar, Algeria. Source: Sahara Nature / Adobe ...
dhwty - 14/11/2023 - 13:58
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15,000 artworks over ten millennia reveal the evolution of human life on the edge of the Sahara
... at Tin Taghirt on the Tassili n’Ajjer in southern Algeria. Photo credit: Linus Wolf The so-called Round Head ...
aprilholloway - 25/03/2014 - 01:18
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Illusion Magic: A History of Optical Illusions and Other Magic Tricks
... during the middle of the 19 th century. In 1830, Algeria had been captured by the French. The colonization ... magician for the job. In 1856, Robert-Houdin was sent to Algeria on a mission to convince the Algerians that French ... mind, Robert-Houdin began giving regular performances in Algeria. Amongst the tricks performed by Robert-Houdin were ...
dhwty - 13/03/2021 - 21:41
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Wonder-Woman Playing Cleopatra Sparks Racial Controversy
... located in the Archaeological Museum of Cherchell, Algeria ( Hichem algerino / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Is The Problem ...
ashley cowie - 15/10/2020 - 22:03