Djémila (Cuicul)
جميلة
The Roman city of Cuicul, a UNESCO World Heritage Site set among mountains, with exceptionally well-preserved triumphal arches, theater, and temples.
Djemila, known in antiquity as Cuicul, was founded on a ridge in the 1st century AD. It was inscribed as a World Heritage Site in 1982 and is considered one of the best-preserved Roman hill towns in North Africa. A walk takes in the twin squares, the Temple of Severus, the Arch of Caracalla, a theater that seated 3,000, baths, and the baptistery of the Christian quarter. It lies about 50 km from Sétif, roughly 1 hour by car or hired vehicle. The site has no shade, so bring plenty of water and a hat, and allow at least 2 to 3 hours.
Opening hours
About 08:30–17:00 (extended in summer)
Nearby sights
- Djémila Museum
- Mount Babor
- Sétif National Museum of Antiquities
- Park Mall Sétif
- Sétif Amusement Park
- Byzantine Citadel of Sétif
- Ain El Fouara Fountain
- El Atik Mosque