Ghoufi, Archaeological site in Batna Province, Algeria
The Ghoufi canyon extends for four kilometers through the Aures Mountains, featuring vertical cliffs reaching heights of 200 meters along the Abiod River.
The settlement dates back to the fourteenth century when Chaouia people constructed multi-level dwellings within the rocky cliffs of the Aures Mountains.
The traditional Berber architecture incorporates local stone, regional mortar, and palm tree trunks to create multi-story buildings known as taqliaths for families.
The site includes six preserved villages along the cliff face: Hitesla, Idharene, Ath Mimoune, Ath Yahia, Ath Mansour, and Taouriret, accessible through marked paths.
The canyon walls display visible geological strata, revealing the region's geological history while housing ancient troglodyte dwellings inhabited until the 1970s.
Location: Batna Province
Location: Ghassira
GPS coordinates: 35.04915,6.16725
Latest update: May 11, 2025 09:59
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