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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Algeria
Algerian World Heritage Sites · UNESCO sites in Algeria map · historical landmarks in Algeria
Algeria has 7 sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List — 6 cultural and 1 mixed inscriptions, inscribed between 1980 and 1992. This map of UNESCO sites in Algeria covers every listing, with a short description, the inscription year and the nearest airports — the fastest way to see the country's most important historical sites and landmarks in one place.
Algerian World Heritage Sites range from Al Qal'a of Beni Hammad onwards; Al Qal'a of Beni Hammad was the country's first inscription, added in 1980; Kasbah of Algiers is the most recent, listed in 1992; recurring threads across the list include ancient civilizations and sacred places.
Start with Al Qal'a of Beni Hammad, Djémila and Kasbah of Algiers, then use the map above to plan a route between the rest.
- Sites
- 7
- Cultural
- 6
- Mixed
- 1
- First inscribed
- 1980
Sites on the map
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Airports closest to the most sites in this country.
- QSFSétif2 sites
- ALGAlgiers2 sites
- GHAEl Atteuf1 site
- VVZIllizi1 site
- BLJBatna1 site
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All 7 sites in Algeria
List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Algeria
Every inscription with its year and category. Open a site for its story, map location and nearest airports.
| Site | Year | Type | What it is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Qal'a of Beni HammadIn a mountainous site of extraordinary beauty, the ruins of the first capital of the Hammadid emirs, founded in 1007… | 1980 | Cultural | In a mountainous site of extraordinary beauty, the ruins of the first capital of the Hammadid emirs, founded in 1007 and demolished in 1152,. |
| DjémilaSituated 900 m above sea-level, Djémila, or Cuicul, with its forum, temples, basilicas, triumphal arches and… | 1982 | Cultural | Situated 900 m above sea-level, Djémila, or Cuicul, with its forum, temples, basilicas, triumphal arches and houses, is an interestin. |
| Kasbah of AlgiersThe Kasbah is a unique kind of medina, or Islamic city. It stands in one of the finest coastal sites on the… | 1992 | Cultural | The Kasbah is a unique kind of medina, or Islamic city. It stands in one of the finest coastal sites on the Mediterranean, overlooking the islands… |
| M'Zab ValleyA traditional human habitat, created in the 10th century by the Ibadites around their five ksour (fortified ci. | 1982 | Cultural | A traditional human habitat, created in the 10th century by the Ibadites around their five ksour (fortified ci. |
| Tassili n'AjjerLocated in a strange lunar landscape of great geological interest, this site has one of the most important gro. | 1982 | Mixed | Located in a strange lunar landscape of great geological interest, this site has one of the most important gro. |
| TimgadTimgad lies on the northern slopes of the Aurès mountains and was created ex nihilo as a military colony by the Emperor. | 1982 | Cultural | Timgad lies on the northern slopes of the Aurès mountains and was created ex nihilo as a military colony by the Emperor. |
| TipasaOn the shores of the Mediterranean, Tipasa was an ancient Punic trading-post conquered by Rome and turned into. | 1982 | Cultural | On the shores of the Mediterranean, Tipasa was an ancient Punic trading-post conquered by Rome and turned into. |
Frequently asked questions about World Heritage in Algeria
- How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are there in Algeria?
- Algeria has 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: 6 cultural and 1 mixed.
- What was the first World Heritage Site in Algeria?
- Al Qal'a of Beni Hammad was inscribed in 1980. In a mountainous site of extraordinary beauty, the ruins of the first capital of the Hammadid emirs, founded in 1007 and demolished in 1152,.
- What is the newest World Heritage Site in Algeria?
- Kasbah of Algiers, inscribed in 1992. The Kasbah is a unique kind of medina, or Islamic city. It stands in one of the finest coastal sites on the Mediterranean, overlooking the islands where a Carth.
- Which UNESCO sites in Algeria are easiest to reach?
- Each site page lists the closest airports with distance, so you can pick the gateway city first and work outwards. The "Flying in" panel on this page shows the main gateways for Algeria.
- What are the main historical sites and landmarks in Algeria?
- The 7 UNESCO-listed sites above are Algeria's internationally recognised historical sites and landmarks, starting with Al Qal'a of Beni Hammad (1980). Each entry links to a full page with a map, photos and travel notes.
- Is there a map of Algerian World Heritage Sites?
- Yes — the map on this page plots all 7 Algerian UNESCO World Heritage Sites; click any marker to open that site's page.