Address: Algeria, DZ, North Africa
Whilst little remains of the first capital city of the Hammadid rulers of the 11th century, the surviving ruins do give visitors an opportunity to get a glimpse into life in an ancient fortified city. The city was reputed to have been home to the largest mosque in Algeria. Situated some 225 km / 140 miles south-east of Algiers, the importance of this site was recognized when it achieved World Heritage Site status in 1980.
