Al Qal'a of Beni Hammad
- States
- Algeria
- Category
- Cultural
- Year
- 1980
- Location
- Commune of Maadid "Bechara", Wilaya (province) of M'Sila
- Region
- Arab States
- Coordinates
- 35.81844, 4.78684
- Last Visited
- Not visited yet
- UNESCO ID
- 102
- WH Site
- 102
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Al Qal’a of Beni Hammad, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Algeria, recognized in 1980, is an 11th-century fortified city in a mountainous region, once the capital of the Hammadid dynasty. Its ruins—featuring a grand mosque, palace, and defensive walls—reflect early Islamic urban planning and architecture in North Africa. This well-preserved site showcases Algeria’s medieval heritage, offering a glimpse into a vanished Berber dynasty’s cultural and political legacy.
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