Ruines d’Achir ouest
Ruines d’Achir ouest is an archaeological site in Medea Province, Algeria.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Achir.
Achir
Archaeological site
Photo: Yelles, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Achir or Ashir is a medieval city in Algeria, first capital of the Muslim dynasty of the Zirids, which ruled under Fatimid suzerainty in the 10th–11th centuries. Achir is situated 2½ km east of Ruines d’Achir ouest.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Sidi Damed and Tafraout.
Sidi Damed
Village
Photo: habib kaki, CC BY 3.0.
Sidi Damed is a town and commune in Médéa Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census, it has a population of 3,784. Sidi Damed is situated 7 km south of Ruines d’Achir ouest.
Tafraout
Village
Photo: habib kaki, CC BY 3.0.
Tafraout, Médéa is a town and commune in Médéa Province, Algeria. According to the 2008 census, it has a population of 8,901. Tafraout is situated 9 km northeast of Ruines d’Achir ouest.
Ruines d’Achir ouest
- Type: Archaeological site
- Categories: historic site, tourist attraction, and tourism
- Location: Medea Province, Algeria, North Africa, Africa
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Latitude
35.93708° or 35° 56′ 14″ northLongitude
3.25682° or 3° 15′ 25″ eastOpen location code
8F75W7P4+RPOpenStreetMap ID
way 1532803725OpenStreetMap feature
historic=archaeological_site
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