Kalâa of Ait Abbas, Medieval citadel in Béjaïa Province, Algeria
The Kalâa of Ait Abbas stands on a rocky plateau at 1100 meters above sea level, surrounded by deep valleys with flowing waters.
The fortress was established in the 15th century by Prince Abderrahmane of the Idrissid dynasty after the occupation by the Hilalian Arabs.
The citadel represents a center of Islamic architectural heritage with its fortified walls, gates, and traditional defensive structures from the 16th century.
The site remains accessible for research studies and guided visits, requiring advanced arrangements due to its remote mountain location in the Bibans range.
During the 1871 resistance against French colonization, the fortress gathered 6,000 fighters under the leadership of El Hadj Mohamed El Mokrani.
Location: Béjaïa Province
Location: Ighil Ali District
Location: Ighil Ali
GPS coordinates: 36.29639,4.58083
Latest update: May 16, 2025 08:02
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