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Bastion de France
Bastion de France
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Bastion de France
Bastion de France is a ruined trading post located in El Kala town in El Taref Province, Algeria. It was built in 1552 AD by Tomasino Lenche, a French merchant from Corsica. The site had important trade links with Marseille, especially in relation to the coral trade.
Site Information
Country: Algeria
District: El Taref Province
Category: Castles and Fortresses
Site History: 16th Century AD
Oldest Culture: French
Later Cultures: French
Site Features: French Monuments
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Elevation: 3 m
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