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  • Beni Abbas Castle

  • Beni Abbas Castle

    Beni Abbas Castle, also known as Guelaa, is an ancient citadel located in the village of the same name which is located in Bejaia Province, Algeria. It was the capital of the kingdom of Ait Abbas.
    Archaeological Site
    Beni Abbas Castle
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    Elevation: 1100 m

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    Beni Abbas Castle

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    fortification

    Castles and Fortresses

    Location

    Algeria

    Bejaia

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    16th Century AD

    Islamic

    Islamic

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    Islamic Monuments

     

     

     

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