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Tiaret is located in central Algeria, west of Algiers, 150 kilometers from the Mediterranean coast. It is the capital of Tiaret Province, and its name means "Lion of North Africa" in the Berber language. Tiaret has been inhabited since ancient times, as evidenced by the remaining megalithic steles. The current city was developed on the defensive structures built by the French in 1845, attracting many French settlers. About 18 miles from Tiaret lies a eerie cemetery dating back to the 5th to 7th centuries.

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Tiaret

Tiaret is located in central Algeria, west of Algiers, 150 kilometers from the Mediterranean coast. It is the capital of Tiaret Province, and its name means "Lion of North Africa" in the Berber language.

Tiaret has been inhabited since ancient times, as evidenced by the remaining megalithic steles. The current city was developed on the defensive structures built by the French in 1845, attracting many French settlers. About 18 miles from Tiaret lies a eerie cemetery dating back to the 5th to 7th centuries.

Tiaret

Reason for visiting: Capital of Tiaret Province, Algeria

Continent where the attraction is located: Africa【Africa】

Country/region where the attraction is located: Algeria[Algeria]

Province/state where the attraction is located: Tiaret Province [Tiaret Province]

City where the attraction is located: Tiaret [Tiaret]