Beni Hammad
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Location
Bishara

Country
Algeria

Year of Research
1980

Culture
  • Al Qal'a of Beni Hammad is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Algeria.

  • It is located in the mountains northeast of M'Sila, near the town of Bechara (Bishara), about 225 km southeast of Algiers.

  • It was considered as a World Heritage Site in 1980.It was the first capital of the Hammadid empire.

  • It was established in 1007 and destroyed in 1152. The important aspect of the city include its large mosque.