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Kasbah of Algiers
Kasbah of Algiers
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Kasbah of Algiers
Kasbah of Algiers, also Casbah of Algiers, is the fortified citadel of the city of Algiers in Algeria and the traditional quarter clustered around it. Its earliest history dates back to the Phoenician and Roman periods. The current Casbah was built by Ottomans in the 16th century AD. It was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992.
Site Information
Country: Algeria
District: Algiers Province
Category: Castles and Fortresses
Site History: First Millnnium BC
Oldest Culture: Phoenician
Later Cultures: Roman + Islamic
Site Features: Islamic Monuments
World Heritage Site
Part of: Kasbah of Algiers
Date of Inscription: 1992
Exact Location
Elevation: 23 m
UNESCO
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