UNESCO World Heritage Site

Djémila

Djémila is a cultural UNESCO World Heritage Site in Algeria, inscribed in 1982.

Situated 900 m above sea-level, Djémila, or Cuicul, with its forum, temples, basilicas, triumphal arches and houses, is an interesting example of Roman town planning adapted to a mountain location.

Situated 900 m above sea-level, Djémila, or Cuicul, with its forum, temples, basilicas, triumphal arches and houses, is an interesting example of Roman town planning adapted to a mountain location.

Country
Algeria
Region
Asia
Category
Cultural
Inscribed
1982
UNESCO reference
191
Area
30.6 ha

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