Al Qal’a of Beni Hammad, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Algeria, recognized in 1980, is an 11th-century fortified city in a mountainous region, once the capital of the Hammadid dynasty. Its ruins—featuring a grand mosque, palace, and defensive walls—reflect early Islamic urban planning and architecture in North Africa. This well-preserved site showcases Algeria’s medieval heritage, offering a glimpse into a vanished Berber dynasty’s cultural and political legacy.

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