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Fort Gouraya
Fort Gouraya

Fort Gouraya, or Yemma Gouraya Fort, is a fort located on Gouraya Mountain in the national park of Gouraya in Bejaia Province, Algeria. It was built by the Spaniards in the 16th century AD, and then expanded by the French in the 19th century. Located in a strategic point overlooking the entire Bejaia region, the fort played an important role in the defense of the city.
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Country: Algeria
District: Bejaia Province
Category: Castles and Fortresses
Site History: 16th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Spanish
Later Cultures: French
Site Features: Spanish & French Monuments
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