Jamilah
Coordinates: 36°18′N 5°44′E / 36.3°N 5.733°E / 36.3; 5.733
| Djémila | |
|---|---|
| Name as inscribed on the World Heritage List | |
| Country | Algeria |
| Type | Cultural |
| Criteria | iii, iv |
| Reference | 191 |
| UNESCO region | Arab States |
| Inscription history | |
| Inscription | 1982 |
| Location of Djémila in Algeria. | |
Djémila (Tamazight: Ğamila, Arabic: جميلة, the Beautiful one, Latin: Cuicul or Curculum) is a mountain village in Algeria, near the northern coast east of Algiers, where some of the best preserved Berbero-Roman ruins in North Africa are found. It is situated in the region bordering the Constantinois and Petite Kabylie (Basse Kabylie).
In 1982, Djémila became a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its unique adaptation of Roman architecture to a mountain environment. Significant buildings in Djémila include a theatre, two fora, temples, basilicas, arches, streets, and houses. The exceptionally well preserved ruins surround the forum of the Harsh, a large paved square with an entry marked by a majestic arch.
Read more about Jamilah: Roman Cuicul, Famous Residents