HERITAGE RECORD · 191

Djémila

杰米拉

The official record, selection criteria and sourced cultural context.

World Heritage record

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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Wikidata reference

QIDQ457362 ↗

Area30.6 ha

Administrative areaQ237164

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Chinese Wikipedia傑米拉 ↗

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Selection criteria

This property was inscribed under the following World Heritage Convention criteria.

(iii)A unique or exceptional testimony to a cultural tradition or civilisation.

(iv)An outstanding example of a building, ensemble or landscape illustrating a significant stage in human history.

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Brief synthesis The site of Djémila is located 50 km north-east of the town of Sétif.

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