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Djemila
Djemila
Djemila, formerly Cuicul, is an ancient Roman city located in Setif Province in Algeria. The city was founded during the 1st century AD as a Roman garrison in the province of Numidia. The ruins include a group of monuments such as the Capitol, the Historical Market, the Roman Theater, the Baths, Temple of Gens Septimia, the Roman Forum, and other monuments. Djemila was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982.
Site Information
Country: Algeria
District: Setif Province
Category: Historic Cities and Regions
Site History: 1st Century AD
Oldest Culture: Roman
Later Cultures: Roman
Site Features: Roman Monuments
World Heritage Site
Official Name: Djemila
Date of Inscription: 1982
Exact Location
Elevation: 904 m
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Historic Cities and Regions in Setif Province
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