Djemila

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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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