- ► Thor Hammer Amulet Discovered in Sweden
- ► Evidence of prehistoric hunting discovered in Arabian desert
- ► Ancient settlement discovered in Turkey
- ► Ancient grave unearthed in Slovakia
- ► Medieval prayer beads discovered in Britain
- ► Qing Dynasty tombs discovered in China
- ► Ancient tombs uncovered at the cathedral of Notre Dame
- ► Administrative Centre discovered in Upper Egypt
- ► Rare gold coin discovered in Hungary
- ► Prehistoric Burial Mound Discovered in England
Home
Algeria
Tlemcen Province
Kasbah of Honaine
Kasbah of Honaine
Kasbah of Honaine

Kasbah of Honaine, or Casbah of Honaine, is a historic fortified citadel located in the town of Honaine in Tlemcen Province, Algeria. The history of the Kasbah and its walls dates back to the era of the Almohads in the 12th century AD, as evidence indicates that it was built by Abd al-Mu'min, the founder of the Almohad dynasty.
Site Information
Country: Algeria
District: Tlemcen Province
Category: Castles and Fortresses
Site History: 12th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Roman
Later Cultures: Islamic
Site Features: Islamic Monuments
UNESCO Tentative List
Part of: Nedroma and the Trara
Date of Submission: 2002
Exact Location
Elevation: 24 m
UNESCO
Weather In Site
Rating
Add Your Comment
The published comments do not represent the opinion of our site, but express the opinion of their publishers.
Please Log in to post your comments about Kasbah of Honaine.