Djémila | World Heritage Explorer

World Heritage Identification Number: 191

World Heritage since: 1982

Category: Cultural Heritage

Transboundary Heritage: No

Endangered Heritage: No

Country: 🇩🇿 Algeria

Continent: Africa

UNESCO World Region: Arab States

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Exploring the Ancient Roman Town of Djémila, Algeria

The ancient Roman town of Djémila, located in modern-day Algeria, offers a captivating glimpse into the rich history of the Roman Empire. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982, this well-preserved settlement provides valuable insights into the architectural, cultural, and social aspects of Roman civilization.

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UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site

Situated 900 m above sea-level, Djémila, or Cuicul, with its forum, temples, basilicas, triumphal arches and houses, is an interesting example of Roman town planning adapted to a mountain location.

Encyclopedia Record: Djémila

Djémila, formerly Cuicul, is a small mountain village in Algeria, near the northern coast east of Algiers, where some of the best preserved Roman ruins in North Africa are found. It is situated in the region bordering the Constantinois and Petite Kabylie.

Additional Site Details

Area: 30.6 hectares

UNESCO Criteria: (iii) — Unique or exceptional testimony to a cultural tradition
(iv) — Outstanding example of a type of building or landscape

Coordinates: 36.32056 , 5.73667

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Country Information: Algeria

Official Name: People's Democratic Republic of Algeria

Capital: Algiers

Continent: Africa

Population (2024): 46,814,308

Population (2023): 46,164,219

Population (2022): 45,477,389

Land Area: 2,381,740 sq km

Currency: Algerian dinar (DZD)

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UNESCO World Heritage Centre: Djémila
Wikipedia: Djémila

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