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Merouana
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Merouana
Merouana, ancient Lamasba, is a city in Batna Province, Algeria. The city's founding date back to the era of the Romans in 127 AD when it was called Lamasba. It was a fortress which was damaged by Vandals. It was rebuilt by Byzantines and become a military area for Byzantines military retirees. The fortress was destroyed in the era of Ottoman Empire, then it was re-established as a military base.
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Country: Algeria
District: Batna Province
Category: Historic Cities and Regions
Site History: 1st Century AD
Oldest Culture: Roman
Later Cultures: Roman + Byzantine + Islamic
Site Features: Mixed Monuments
UNESCO Tentative List
Part of: Aures park oasis with Rhoufi Gorge and El Kantara
Date of Submission: 2002
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