World Heritage Site Djemila, Algeria in Jeopardy

Roman city Djemila, Algeria by photo by rapidtravelchai on Fotopedia CC-license-BY

Algerian historian Nacéra Benseddik warns that the construction underway on the site of UNESCO World Heritage Site Djamila is endangering the archaeological ruins [fr]. Djamila is famous for for its unique adaptation of Roman architecture highlighted by an impressive arch.

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