The Al Qal'a of Beni Hammad is an archeological site in Algeria, which was the first capital of the Hammadid empire. It was founded in 1007 and destroyed in 1152. The Qal'a (Fortress) is located at more than 1,000m altitude. The town includes a 7 km-long line of walls. Inside the walls are four residential complexes, and the second largest mosque in Algeria. The remains of the emir's palace, known as Dal al-Bahr, include three separate residences separated by gardens and pavilions. Excavations have brought to light numerous terracotta, jewels, coins and ceramics testifying to the high level of civilization under the Hammadid dynasty.

Monument to humanity, well preserved with an elegant minaret of beni hammed, magnificent Islamic architecture ...

In a mountainous site of extraordinary beauty in Messila, you can see ruins of Al Qal'a of Beni Hammad who founded by Hammad Ibn Bologhine the son of Bologhine Ibn ziri who founded Algiers. ruins of the first capital of the Hammadid emirs, founded in 1007 and demolished in 1152, provide an authentic picture of a fortified Muslim city. The mosque, whose prayer room has 13 aisles with eight bays, is one of the largest in Algeria. UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES

Beni Hammad Fort, also called Al Qal'a of Beni Hammad (Arabic: قلعة بني حماد‎) is a fortified palatine city in Algeria. Now in ruins, in the 11th century, it served as the first capital of the Hammadid dynasty. It is in the Hodna Mountains northeast of M'Sila, at an elevation of 1,418 metres (4,652 ft), and receives abundant water from the surrounding mountains. Beni Hammad Fort is near the town of Maadid (aka Maadhid), about 225 kilometres (140 mi) southeast of Algiers, in the Maghreb. In 1980, it was inscribed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, and described as "an authentic picture of a fortified Muslim city". The town includes a 7-kilometre (4 mi) long line of walls. Inside the walls are four residential complexes, and the largest mosque built in Algeria after that of Mansurah. It is similar in design to the Grand Mosque of Kairouan, with a tall minaret, 20 metres (66 ft). Excavations have brought to light numerous terracotta, jewels, coins and ceramics testifying to the high level of civilization under the Hammadid dynasty. Also among the artifacts discovered are several decorative fountains using the lion as a motif. The remains of the emir's palace, known as Dal al-Bahr, include three separate residences separated by gardens and pavilions. The fortress was built in 1007 by Hammad ibn Buluggin, the son of Buluggin ibn Ziri, the founder of Algiers. The city became the capital of the Hammadid Berbers, and sustained a siege from the Zirid in 1017. In 1090 it was abandoned under the menace of the Banu Hilal, and was partly destroyed by the Almohads in 1152.

(Translated by Google) The construction of Bani Hammad Citadel dates back to the year 1007 to AD 1008 by Hammad bin Belkin, who chose a fortified place for his castle and strategically above the foot of Mount Tigris and at an altitude of 1000 meters above sea level for military surveillance of the neighboring places. A year in which authentic Islamic architecture was used with motifs and designs reflecting the Islamic heritage spanning centuries ago in any spot where Islam exists. (Original) يعود تاريخ إنجاز وبناء قلعة بني حماد إلى سنة1007 إلى1008 م على يد حماد بن بلكين الذي اختار مكانا محصنا لقلعته وإستراتيجيا فوق سفح جبل تيقريست وعلى ارتفاع 1000 متر فوق سطح البحر وذلك بغية عمليات المراقبة العسكرية للأماكن المجاورة، وقد دامت مدة بناء هذا الصرح الإسلامي العظيم 30 سنة أستخدمت فيها الهندسة المعمارية الإسلامية الأصيلة بزخارف وتصميمات تعكس التراث الإسلامي الممتد عبر القرون الغابرة في أي بقعة يوجد بها الإسلام.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful and simple (Original) Beau et simple

A lovely hestorical place , the beautiful nature the powerful mountains , the extraordinary castle , the clear blue sky ! That's what you can see there ^^

The citadel of Bani Hammad is located in the north-eastern part of the state of Messila, Algeria. It was 36 km away, the first capital (before Bejaia) of the Hanmadite Sinhajin state, which reached its peak in the eleventh century. These monuments are located at an altitude of 1000 meters above sea level and are surrounded by the Hudna Mountains, which form a suitable backdrop for the castle

Fresh air with this historical place 😍 , wish there was a place to sit ana eat .

(Translated by Google) Historic landmark. (Original) معلم تاريخي رائع.

sort of

Nice place to visit if you are near by

(Translated by Google) A beautiful place that brings back the glory of history and the power of nations (Original) مكان جميل يعيد اليك أمجاد التاريخ و قوة الدول

I ardore it

(Translated by Google) To see mosquee in ruins of time to visit if one is in the corner (Original) A voir mosquee en ruine d epoque a visite si on est dans le coin

(Translated by Google) Very nice vestige but unfortunately in a plentiful total except the checkout to pay ... no information plates, no bench there is nothing at all (Original) Très beau vestige mais malheureusement dans un abondant total sauf la caisse d'entrée pour payer... pas de plaques d'informations, pas de banc il n'y rien du tout

(Translated by Google) Historical landmark unfortunately sometimes abused by unconscious visitors (Original) Haut lieu historique malheureusement quelquefois maltraité par des visiteurs inconscients

(Translated by Google) Very interesting visit. But beside the Citadel there is a fort left in ruins. (Original) Visite très intéressante. Mais a côté de la Citadelle y a un fort laissé en ruine .

(Translated by Google) The world heritage fortress, the middle of the tower, the rooftop, there are no handrails, so my feet are free-😆 (Original) 世界遺産の要塞、タワー途中、屋上共、手摺がなくて足がすくむわ〜😆

(Translated by Google) Great site but badly exploited (Original) Site formidable mais dommage mal exploité

(Translated by Google) I liked the place very much And the mercy and blessings of God Almighty. (Original) لقد أعجبني المكان كثيييييييرااااااااااا ولا سيما سهول الحضنة والإمتداد الواسع للقلعة والحجارة الأثرية القديمة التي تعتبر من مخلفات الإنسان القديم والإمتداد الشاسع للجبال على مستوى السهول الموجودة هناك لذلك أعجبني هذا المكان وأتمنى أن يعجبكم إذا زرتوه وأن تدعوا أوليائكم وأقربائكم لزيارة هذا المكان وأتمنى أن تدعموني بإععجاباتكم والسلام عليكم ورحمة الله تعالى وبركاته.

Ruins of Beni Hammad fort which was built around the 9th century in that region.

(Translated by Google) Nice views and a nice atmosphere (Original) مناظر جميلة وجو لطيف

A nice place for history lovers

wonderful place. You get a strange feeling through the arid nature of its terrain. Honestly, I had a feeling as if the place was so full of memories that I could imagine the traces of a person not far away as if it was just a few hours ago. Feeling crazy too

Important site, in a beautiful landscape.

(Translated by Google) Rani is confused (Original) راني مخلوعة

Top

(Translated by Google) fantastic place (Original) مكان رائع

Historical place, nice to visit

Nice

A must-see historical site in M'sila.

I love this plaes son much ,

Am now here in 2year years back

(Translated by Google) From Diyar Bani Tamim in Africa The Ma'adid of Bani Tamim is a spot of Najd in North Africa (Original) من ديار بني تميم في افريقيا والمعاضيد من بني تميم بقعة من نجد في شمال افريقيا

(Translated by Google) Sachets discarded nearby. (Original) Sachets jetés a proximité.

(Translated by Google) A tourist place with distinction (Original) مكان سياحي بامتياز

Great!

Sofia

Msila

(Translated by Google) A magnificent place, in the middle of the mountains, a magnificent view of the canyon, the history of the place is fascinating (Original) Un endroit magnifique, au milieu des montagnes, une vue magnifique sur le canyon, l'histoire des lieux est passionnante

(Translated by Google) Very interesting 11th-century ruins, inscribed in color in the background of the surrounding mountains. (Original) Bardzo ciekawe XI-wieczne ruiny, kolorystycznie wpisane w tło otaczających je gór.

(Translated by Google) Awww 👍😎🇩🇿 (Original) رووووووووووووعة 👍😎🇩🇿

(Translated by Google) That my minds see the baba (Original) ان رائيي كراي الببة

(Translated by Google) A nice place is worth a visit even to forget our history (Original) مكان جميل يستحق الزيارة حتى لاننسى تاريخنا

(Translated by Google) Women and children clothes and bridal supply (Original) ملابس نساء وأطفال و تجهيز العرائس

(Translated by Google) This place is considered one of the most beautiful historic and urban sites, especially in the spring. (Original) Cet endroit est considéré comme l'un des plus beaux sites historiques et urbains, surtout au printemps.

(Translated by Google) Symbol The castle at the top of the minaret looks like the symbol of the Kai tribe Artgarl tribe in Turkey Is there a relationship between them? (Original) الرمز القلعة في رأس المئذنة يشبه رمز قبيلة الكاي قبيلة ارطغرل في تركيا هل هناك علاقة بينها ؟

(Translated by Google) A beautiful castle has remained tall since the era of Al Hammadin (Original) قلعه جميله بقت شامخه منذ عهد الحمادين

(Translated by Google) The civilization of the Hammadites the history of Algeria (Original) La civilisation des Hammadites l’histoire de l’Algérie

(Translated by Google) From the effects of beautiful Algeria (Original) من آثار الجزائر الجميلة

(Translated by Google) Historic place ... tranquility and serenity (Original) Endroit historique... quiétude et sérénité

(Translated by Google) good (Original) جيد

(Translated by Google) Better than an area (Original) افضل من منطقة

(Translated by Google) Citadel of Banu Hammad, children of the Drage of M'Sila (Original) قلعة بنو حماد باولاد دراج ولاية المسيلة

Salam my friends.

(Translated by Google) See history (Original) شاهد على التاريخ