Situated 900 m above sea-level, Djémila, or Cuicul, with its forum, temples, basilicas, triumphal arches and houses, is an interesting example of Roman town planning adapted to a mountain location.
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Djémila
| Title | Djémila |
| Artist(s) | Unrecorded artist |
| Dates | 1st century–6th century C.E. |
| Places | Africa / North Africa / Algeria |
| Period, Culture, Style | Ancient Roman / Early Roman Empire |
| Artwork Type | Architecture / Historic City |
| Material | Stone |
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Cite this page as: UNESCO, "Djémila," in Smarthistory, May 27, 2021, accessed December 29, 2025, https://smarthistory.org/djemila/.
