Souk Ahras, Administrative capital in eastern Algeria.
Souk Ahras stands at 699 meters elevation near the Tunisian border, functioning as a key regional center for agriculture and commerce in Algeria.
The city occupies the site of ancient Thagaste, where Augustine of Hippo was born in 354, marking its importance in early Christian history.
Local markets display traditional Berber crafts and products, reflecting the deep-rooted heritage of the indigenous population that shaped the region.
The city offers regular bus connections to major Algerian destinations, with a railway station linking travelers to the Mediterranean port of Annaba.
The name combines Arabic 'souk' meaning market and Berber 'ahra' meaning lion, referencing the Barbary lions that lived in local forests until 1930.
Location: Souk Ahras District
Elevation above the sea: 699 m
Shares border with: Mechroha
GPS coordinates: 36.28639,7.95111
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:57
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