Djemila

Djemila – Mountain Roman Ruins

Description
Djemila is an exceptionally preserved Roman town adapted to a mountainous environment.

Geography
Northeastern Algeria
Mountainous terrain
High-altitude Roman site

History
Originally Cuicul
Prospered during Roman Empire
Declined in late antiquity

Culture
Roman civic architecture
Early Christian remains

Economy
Cultural tourism
Historical conservation

Tourism & Attractions
Roman temples and basilicas
Mosaic museum
UNESCO World Heritage Site