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The Ancient Roman town of Djémila in Algeria
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Күн бұрынA touristic visit to the beautiful ancient Roman ruins of Djémila in Algeria. Founded in AD 96 as a Roman military garrison, the ancient town of Cuicul is set on a hillside with grand vistas. It is a UNESCO world heritage site - as "an interesting example of Roman town planning adapted to a mountain location".
This video features views of the ruins including overall views, the Cardo Maximums (main street), the forum, arches, basilica, curia, temples, Christian Quarter, fountains, markets, theater, baths and latrine. The site has is in a remarkable state of preservation and it shows how the Romans adapted their city planning to this hilltop site.
Special highlights of the Arch of Caracalla, the Severan Forum and the Gens Septimia.
@wcronin7307 3 жыл бұрын
One of the best informative videos of this site. I had no idea it existed when I spent a few months in Algeria as a kid, in 1972. I stayed in Skikda, where my dad was working at the time. I see now that it would have been a three hour trip by road or roughly 160-200 km.
@samirayaici961 2 жыл бұрын
Interesting , you were in Skikda at that time ! Were you living in Cami Rossi ?
@wcronin7307 2 жыл бұрын
@@samirayaici961 no, Skikda, which is on the coast.
@samirayaici961 2 жыл бұрын
@@wcronin7307 oh ok. I asked you because mom often told me about some friends she lost of view and was no more in touch with as they left Algeria. she lived in Bni malek then moved to city side. II thought maybe your parents and grandpa were neighbors ! And hey ? Welcome to Algeria anytime ;-)
@wcronin7307 2 жыл бұрын
@@samirayaici961 Thank you! My mother also wishes to visit Algeria one day. We do not have the old address in Skikda, but have a rough idea...it was one of the side streets parallel to Avenue Didouche Murad. We were not far from the 'Plaza' or La Place. We lived in a rented apartment and a lot of our neighbours were Spanish, who worked and lived there. I remember our landlord's daughter's name was Fatima. I wrote a short story on our stay there and have some old photos, I can share.
@oussamadz7113 3 жыл бұрын
Thesis e m'y village thenk's for presinting walcome to algeria 💖🇩🇿🌷
@livinglikelaura4282 3 жыл бұрын
So lovely - I wish to return someday!
@oussamadz7113 3 жыл бұрын
@@livinglikelaura4282 thank yeu very match m'y siester Laura 🌷
@ottdog1952 3 жыл бұрын
I visited Djémila many years ago. It was every bit as wonderful as it looks in this video. A little known archaeological jewel.
@livinglikelaura4282 3 жыл бұрын
Yes - it is so lovely and not to many tourists ever see it.
@user-pv8tx4hd3s 3 жыл бұрын
Djamila means beautiful in arabic, as your vlog, big thnx from Algeria
@livinglikelaura4282 3 жыл бұрын
It certainly lives up to its description. One of the loveliest ruins I have ever visited! Thank you for your kind comment.
@rabahbenbakhta4968 3 жыл бұрын
@@livinglikelaura4282 Thank you for sharing . , there is also the city of Timgad in the Amazigh state of Batna,
@livinglikelaura4282 3 жыл бұрын
@@rabahbenbakhta4968 I hope to complete my video of Timgad in the future - I remember studying about Timgad in my architectural history class and was so thrilled to actually visit!
@rabahbenbakhta4968 3 жыл бұрын
@@livinglikelaura4282 you are welcomed at any time . I wish you success. By the way, Algeria is Amazigh, not Arab, we are Amazigh and we have a long history and the Arabs want to obliterate it
@hocinimahmoud6682 11 ай бұрын
The best roman ruins of Algeria are those of Djemila , Timgad and Tipaza .
@aissaaichourtv7715 3 жыл бұрын
Questa è l'Algeria, ogni volta che ci spostiamo da una città all'altra cambiano i costumi, le tradizioni, le culture, così come la storia. L'Algeria è un paese con più civiltà, dall'era del primo essere umano ai giorni nostri. Ad esempio, nel sud, nel Tassili N'ajjer, e nel nord, dalla molteplicità delle civiltà (civiltà romana, greca antica, bizantina) alle conquiste islamiche, passando per l'occupazione spagnola e francese fino alla seconda guerra mondiale. In generale, l'Algeria è un teatro aperto che racconta la storia di una terra che rifiuta l'oppressione.
@livinglikelaura4282 3 жыл бұрын
Algeria is a palimpsest of culture and history that is amazing to discover.
@markbeck8384 3 жыл бұрын
Really very beautiful, and a place I didn't know existed. it would be a lovely place to visit. I imagine.
@livinglikelaura4282 3 жыл бұрын
Certainly a hidden gem. Glad you enjoyed discovering Djemila.
@youcefadel966 2 жыл бұрын
Im from djemila welcome bro my home its yours
@kev4241 3 жыл бұрын
that place is still in such great shape. such work to make it. later locals didn't take away the stone for recycling much in 2000 years
@livinglikelaura4282 3 жыл бұрын
Certainly one of the best preserved ancient sites that I have visited.
@sneedmando186 3 жыл бұрын
I can already tell the algorithm is gonna have a field day, your channel is great and you voice is so pleasant! Can’t wait to see more ♥️
@livinglikelaura4282 3 жыл бұрын
Hello - thanks so much.
@simplifyberfashion8953 3 жыл бұрын
Great video - amazing well-preserved ancient site! Thank you for posting!
@livinglikelaura4282 3 жыл бұрын
It is such a beautiful place.
@faditemim 3 жыл бұрын
You're doing a great job Thanks for showing the beauty and history of my country and i hope to see videos about the pyramids of the ancient numidia
@livinglikelaura4282 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you - I hope to make more touristic videos about Algeria. So glad you liked watching this one.
@mhamedbenhadjiserradj7971 3 жыл бұрын
Belle vidéo, et très bien expliqué, malgré que je vis à Montréal, j'invite tous mes amis AMÉRICAINS et CANADIENS , à visiter L'ALGÉRIE très beau pays , beaucoup de sites historiques (ruine Romaine, des sites berbères , le beau SAHARA avec son sable orange ,vous verrez le pls merveilleux couchée du soleil, des belles plages à l'état sauvage ),j'aime mon pays et je veux le faire découvrir à tous les touristes du monde ,bye mes amis🇩🇿🇩🇿🇩🇿😘😘😘😍😍😍
@livinglikelaura4282 3 жыл бұрын
Hello - Montreal is a beautiful city - you must enjoy it. I hope that the welcome you offer for Algeria is heard and more travelers can discover its wonders.
@mouradsaidibilal2003 3 жыл бұрын
عمل جيد جدا، تكلمت على مدينة جميلة بكل احترافية، شكرا جزيلا على المقطع الفيديو 🇩🇿
@livinglikelaura4282 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your kind comment - it is such a beautiful place.
@mouradsaidibilal2003 3 жыл бұрын
@@livinglikelaura4282 ، مساء الخير، انا افهم قليل اللغة الإنجليزية، اعتذر عن الكتابة باللغة العربية، وصيلي اتباع دائمآ الفديوهات
@shoshana-xs4cm 3 жыл бұрын
Dear Laura this is giving me Megalithic origins vibes! Lovely video 💞
@wahebh248 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much... I just enjoyed watching your video... All love from Algeria and keep going.
@medferrah8969 3 жыл бұрын
Thank u , greate job , i hope watching more vidéos for Algérien City antique.
@livinglikelaura4282 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for your kind comments!
@mauriciowilson8829 3 жыл бұрын
Excelente su video. --- Un saludo cordial para usted desde España.
@livinglikelaura4282 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much.
@dukecity7688 Жыл бұрын
This was wonderful. I would love to see this. Thank you for sharing this with us. Did you visit here?
@livinglikelaura4282 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comment - glad you enjoyed the video. Yes - I was very glad to experience it in person (the photos & videos are mine), Algeria is a great country to visit.
@dukecity7688 Жыл бұрын
@@livinglikelaura4282 I'm happy you have this treasured memory and shared it with us.💐
@bobfrog4836 3 жыл бұрын
This looks very similar to Dougga in Tunisia.. from the prominent temple to the surrounding mountains.
@livinglikelaura4282 3 жыл бұрын
I would love to visit Tunisia - I will add Dougga to my list!
@noraboudjerima Жыл бұрын
Living like Nora /#Djamela /#Bella /#TwiLight #Fortuna #Divano 🦁👑✨
@chronic-dz8826 3 жыл бұрын
شكرا على هذه الرحلة الجميلة
@livinglikelaura4282 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching - so glad you enjoyed the trip.
@baystgrp 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for a most informative video. Your narration is excellent. You have done thorough diligence and it does tribute to those long ago Romans who lived and worked in this city so far from Rome. Was there a military garrison assigned? One thing a bit distracting is bringing in what I assume is culturally local background music and chanting between your narrative comments.I don’t make the connection between that and the ancient city...
@livinglikelaura4282 3 жыл бұрын
Hello - thank you for your comments. Yes - military were stationed there and often retired to the area. I don't know if a specific division was stationed at Djemila. I do like to learn about the places I travel - bit of a history nerd. Regarding the music - I prefer a bit of background to fill out the video - it was recorded in a nearby place.
@halimali7855 3 жыл бұрын
رائع تحية حارة من الجزائر
@livinglikelaura4282 3 жыл бұрын
Warm greetings to you as well.
@halimali7855 3 жыл бұрын
@@livinglikelaura4282 Thank you so much Laura God bless you
@user-vf6mo6pg1y Ай бұрын
هذه المدينة تعود للقرن الرابع ميلادي و كان يحكمها القايد الامازيغي ( انطلاس) و كانت تسمى (سيتيفيس) سطيف حاليا و كانت تابعة لموريطانية القيصرية الشرقية جنوب غرب نوميديا اثناء حكم الموريين ذو المذهب الدوناتي (دوناتوس العظيم ) و كانت مصرحا لاكبر المعارك ضد البيزانطيين اتباع المذهب الاغوستيني ( القس اوغوستيني الثلوثي) و اتباع القايد الروماني ( سالمون) حاكم مدينة (ميلاف) سابقا حاليا مدينة (ميلة) و قد تحالف القايد ...انطلاس ...مع الوندال...و القادة الاوراسيين ...(يبداس) و( كوزيناس) ضد البيزانطيين في القرن الخامس و حررو الكثير من المدن الجزايرية (نوميديا) و من بينها مدينة ( تيمقاد ثاموقادي ...(باتنة) حاليا و سرتا قسنطينة و ميلة و هيبون عنابة حاليا و قالمة (كالاما) سابقا و طوبنة (بريكة) حاليا معقل يبداس و مسيلة قبايل الماسيسيل الدوناتيين الموحدين .و تبسة (تيفست) و سوق اهراس(ثاقست) و بسكرة (الاوراس) و كان هذا الجزء من تاريخ الجزاير من اهم و اكبر محطات في تحرير نوميديا و موريطانيا من الغزو الروماني و البيزانطي انذاك و هناك الكثير من الحقايق التاريخية تم طمسها في هذا البلد العزيز ...تحيا الجزاير ..و الله يرحم الشهداء ...و السلام عليكم.
@livinglikelaura4282 Ай бұрын
Thank you for your insight on the history of ancient Algeria. It is a fascinating and beautiful country.
@messaiamir2860 3 жыл бұрын
💓
@abdellaheabdellahe641 3 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍👏
@glennredwine289 3 жыл бұрын
I hate to ask this question but isn't safe for an American? Could I travel to Djemila from Tunisia? This would be great to see after seeing El Djem in Tunisia.
@livinglikelaura4282 3 жыл бұрын
Algeria seemed to me very safe - but you must travel with a tour company or private tour guide. The tourism industry is not as robust as in either Tunisia or Morocco on either side. I think there is challenges crossing the border by land from Tunisia. But I felt safe and well cared for by our tour guides. It is also challenging to obtain a visa since they do not allow many visitors. So it can be more challenging to visit Algeria - but it is very worthwhile!!
@mayrabel1 Жыл бұрын
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@noraboudjerima Жыл бұрын
Born to be Free 😭
@sidalimokrani8275 3 жыл бұрын
you should see Timgad
@livinglikelaura4282 3 жыл бұрын
I was so happy to also see Timgad - future video on Timgad will be coming! I remember studying this site in college and never dreamed that I would one day visit! Algeria is an amazing country.
@nivaranivara782 3 жыл бұрын
🇩🇿🇩🇿🌺
@sarahmordjanemessaoud3993 3 жыл бұрын
I want to ask you a question , why the roman built this city ???????
@livinglikelaura4282 3 жыл бұрын
My understanding that it is part of they road/trade network and support for the security in the area.
@sarahmordjanemessaoud3993 3 жыл бұрын
@@livinglikelaura4282 thank you so much💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙
@zakariaessalhi1233 3 жыл бұрын
It was also a golden retirement plan for their soldiers Algeris was the french riviera a t that time.
@livinglikelaura4282 3 жыл бұрын
@@zakariaessalhi1233 - yes, would this be a nice place to retire?
@zeyo735 3 жыл бұрын
ممكن احصل على الفيديو بدون كتابة. لكي أضعه بلغة أخرى
@livinglikelaura4282 3 жыл бұрын
I am sorry I don't know the answer!
@zeyo735 3 жыл бұрын
@@livinglikelaura4282 Can the video be used? excuse me?
@livinglikelaura4282 3 жыл бұрын
@@zeyo735 Yes - that would be fine. Just please provide credit to my footage.
@zeyo735 3 жыл бұрын
@@livinglikelaura4282 Thank you very much😊 .... I changed the idea🚗. I will go to that place and photograph myself ..... so that it is a special production📖
@livinglikelaura4282 3 жыл бұрын
@@zeyo735 Enjoy your travels!
@messaiamir2860 3 жыл бұрын
Numidie
@MixArmy-jm2cq 3 жыл бұрын
Hey can we talk ?
@livinglikelaura4282 3 жыл бұрын
Hello - thanks for subscribing! Enjoy the videos.
@imadtorch8770 3 жыл бұрын
it's not rome it's numidia
@livinglikelaura4282 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your comment. I believe it was considered to be within the Roman province of Mauratania Sitifensis at the time. Also the area can be referred to as Numidia - usually a little more to the west - but certainly and the boarder lines of Mauritania and Numidia. I continue to research the history.
@user-gr2Algeria 3 жыл бұрын
@@livinglikelaura4282 it was called Numidia and than after the romans defeated Jughartah they gave Numdian lands to the king of Muritania. That's why we were called Muritania But Muritania used to be morroco and parts of Muritania now days
@almorad981 3 жыл бұрын
apprends l'histoire de ton pays avant de dire des inepties.
@livinglikelaura4282 3 жыл бұрын
@@almorad981 Thank you for your comment - I do try to learn about the places I visit - so sorry if I have made some mistakes.
@user-po1ug8tj6n 3 жыл бұрын
No, I am from setif, it is Besentin and Roman city
@Worldkitchen262 2 жыл бұрын
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