Casbah of Béjaïa, Medieval fortress in Bejaia, Algeria
The Casbah stands on a hill reaching 305 meters in height, offering a commanding position over the Mediterranean port city of Bejaia.
The fortress construction began in 1065 under Hammadid rule, with subsequent expansions by the Almohads in 1154 and modifications by Spanish forces in 1510.
The fortress served as a center of knowledge where scholars like Ibn Khaldoun, Leonardo Fibonacci, and Raymond Lulle gathered to exchange scientific and literary works.
The rectangular structure spans two hectares with its longest side measuring 160 meters and includes a 22-meter elevation change across the terrain.
The site contains a Berber mosque from the Almohad period that functioned as both a governor's prayer space and an educational center.
Location: Bejaia
GPS coordinates: 36.75149,5.08381
Latest update: March 3, 2025 11:21
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