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Al Qal’a is one of the most astonishing site in the largest country on the Mediterranean Sea, Algeria. It has amazing sights to offer to civilization. The ancient ruins will truly surprise you, as it unfolds the history and the splendor it brings bit by bit.
The Al Qal’a of Beni Hammed ruins is the remnant of the first ancient Muslim City in Algeria. It is the vestiges of a former mosque which consists of 13 aisles and eight coves as its main features; this large mosque is one of the most notable features on the site.
The location of the ruins is only a kilometer above sea level. For a person who does not know what the previous attraction looks like, it will just give them an impression of a plain structure in the midst of a vast dusty land. However, the area is known for its beautiful landscape and hills where the archeologist have also discovered numerous fountains.
The location of the ruins is only a kilometer above sea level. For a person who does not know what the previous attraction looks like, it will just give them an impression of a plain structure in the midst of a vast dusty land. However, the area is known for its beautiful landscape and hills where the archeologist have also discovered numerous fountains.
In 1980, Al Qal’a of Beni Hammed was named to the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Paris, France. The core attraction of this cultural spot is the square brick monument of the city accented at the middle of the ruins. If you would look closely at the structure, you can say that it is centuries old already and is entirely made up of bricks. It is highly acknowledged and cherished because it is the only structure which stood still while others are left as a broken piece of column. The winter season adds up tourists as the beauty of the structure enhances when snowflakes cover the field.
By Jessica Alvarez
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