In the north of Algeria, in the administrative district of Msila is the city of Kal'at-Banu Hammad, once the ancient capital of the Hammadid dynasty. Founded in 1007, the fortress served its masters until 1152, when it was destroyed in an atta... read more
The Tassilin-Ajer mountain range is located in the Sahara in south-eastern Algeria. It is home to the largest of the 3,000 rock art monuments found in the desert. What makes this area on the mountain range unique are the numerous caves and arched... read more
Inhabited since ancient times, the Mzab Valley is one of the few UNESCO-protected sites in Algeria. This piece of the vast Sahara attracts tourists with its unusual architecture - the houses in the restricted towns look like toy houses.... read more
Djemila is an ancient Roman city located in the north-east of Algeria, which used to be called Cuicul. Founded at the end of the first century AD by the ruler of Nerva as an outpost or military garrison, the small settlement turned into... read more
