Souk Ahras
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Souk Ahras
سوق أهراس | ||
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City of Souk Ahras | ||
ONS code 4101 | | |
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Website | https://www.wilaya-soukahras.dz |
Souk Ahras (
Etymology
The name derives from the Arabic word
The old name of the Numidian city of Thagaste derives from the Berber Thagoust, which means the bag, given that the site of the town is located at the foot of a mountain surrounded by three peaks in the form of a bag containing the city. Subsequently, when the Arabic language appeared in the region it was called Soukara. In other sources it is cited as the Palace of the African, according to Al-Masudi.
History
Prehistory
The town of Souk Ahras, as its region, was home to people of the
Antiquity
It was the birthplace of
, etc.) and urban centers.Thagaste
Thagaste was a town of Numidia in
The Numidian city of Thagaste or Tagaste, on whose ruins Souk Ahras was built, was situated in the north-eastern highlands of
Thagaste became a Roman municipium.[4] The city was mentioned by Pliny the Elder. As a municipium, Thagaste was not settled by Roman Italian immigrants, but was inhabited by Romanized native Berbers.[5]
Modern era
In 1830 Souk Ahras became a colonial settlement of French Algeria (1830–1962). In the late 19th century connection via the Algerian Railway, and in the 20th century iron ore and phosphate mining brought some modern significance and prosperity to the town.
During the Algerian War of Independence (1954–1962), Souk Ahras housed the Ouled Bechiah Mounts as an autonomous military base of the Army of National Liberation (ALN), called "Basis of the East".
Geography
Relief and hydrography
The town of Souk Ahras is located in a basin surrounded by wooded mountains as the Djebel Beni Salah or Djebel Ouled Moumen.
Souk Ahras is crossed by a major North African river, the
Three dams exist in the region of Souk Ahras, that of Ain-Edalia supplies the town of Souk Ahras and its region with 76 million cubic metres (2.7 billion cubic feet). The dams of Oued Charef and Djedra, provide a capacity of 153 and 35 million cubic metres (5.4 and 1.2 billion cubic feet), respectively. Dam Djedra is intended to supply the town of Souk Ahras with a quantity of 12 and 35 million cubic metres (420 and 1,240 million cubic feet) of potable water, while 2 million cubic metres (71 million cubic feet) will be pumped for irrigation.
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Souk Ahras topographic map
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TheMedjerdariver
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The Ain-dalia dam
Districts of Souk Ahras
- Souk Ahras
- Hamma-Loulou
- An-Nasser
- Diar Ezzarga
- 1er Novembre 1954
- 5 Juillet
- 17 Octobre
- 20 Août
- 26 Avril 1958
- El-Allaouia
- Ibn Rochd
- Kouicem Abdelhak
- Sidi Messaoud
- Sidi Okba
- Et-Tagtaguia
Climate
Souk Ahras has a
Climate data for Souk Ahras | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 13.9 (57.0) |
15 (59) |
17.8 (64.0) |
20.6 (69.1) |
25 (77) |
30 (86) |
35 (95) |
35 (95) |
30.6 (87.1) |
25.6 (78.1) |
20 (68) |
15 (59) |
22.8 (73.0) |
Daily mean °C (°F) | 8.9 (48.0) |
10 (50) |
11.7 (53.1) |
13.9 (57.0) |
17.8 (64.0) |
21.7 (71.1) |
25.6 (78.1) |
26.7 (80.1) |
22.8 (73.0) |
18.9 (66.0) |
13.9 (57.0) |
10 (50) |
16.7 (62.1) |
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 3.9 (39.0) |
3.9 (39.0) |
5.6 (42.1) |
6.7 (44.1) |
10.6 (51.1) |
13.9 (57.0) |
16.7 (62.1) |
17.8 (64.0) |
15.6 (60.1) |
11.7 (53.1) |
7.8 (46.0) |
5 (41) |
10 (50) |
Average precipitation mm (inches) | 111.76 (4.40) |
81.28 (3.20) |
101.6 (4.00) |
71.12 (2.80) |
45.72 (1.80) |
22.86 (0.90) |
2.54 (0.10) |
10.16 (0.40) |
45.72 (1.80) |
104.14 (4.10) |
109.22 (4.30) |
137.16 (5.40) |
840.74 (33.10) |
Source: World Meteorological Organization (UN)[6] |
Demographics
The inhabitants of the town of Souk Ahras are of
The tribes of Mousoulami, Kirina, Hnanchas, Hrakta have also lived here, all of them having Berber origins. These tribes lived in tents and practiced
Year | 1901 | 1926 | 1948 | 1954 | 1960 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 | 1987 | 1998 | 2010 |
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Population | 7,500 | 10,600 | 17,025 | 20,700 | 22,800 | 34,400 | 52,100 | 57,173 | 80,015 | 115,882 | 157,329 |
Tourism
Tourism in Souk Ahras focuses largely on a variety of historical and natural sites. In recent years it has become a destination for culture and health tourism. Souk Ahras, is one of the most beautiful cities in Algeria, especially in the spring and winter, attracting many tourists. Landmarks include the Al-Aman mosque, the Thagaste bridge in the center of the city, the olive tree of St. Augustine, the corner of Sidi Massoud, and the cultural center.
Souk Ahras is located in the east of Algeria, near the border with Tunisia. It is 600 km (370 miles) away from Algiers. It is one of the largest and oldest cities in Algeria and is 90 km (56 miles) from Annaba and its airport.
Types of tourism in the state
- Religious tourism
- Medical Tourism
- Sport tourism
- Shopping tourism
- Recreational tourism
- Cultural tourism
- Roaming tourism
- Eco-tourism
- Adventure tourism
- Auto and bicycle tourism
- Exhibition tourism
Related people
- Alypius of Thagaste, Christian bishop celebrated on August 15
- Apuleius, Hellenized Numidian author
- Saint Augustine of Hippo, Berber Christian author and Doctor of the Church
- Saïd Boualam, Algerian colonel in the French Army
- Chabane Boualleg, Algerian psychologist and senator
- Martianus Capella, Hellenized Roman author and Latin scholar
- Firmus and Rusticus, Christian martyrs of the 4th century
- middle distance runner and gold medalist at the 2012 Summer Olympics
- Saint Monica, Berber Christian and mother of Augustine
- Charles Pellat, French scholar and historian
- Tacfarinas, Numidian Berber who resisted the Roman invasions
- Ahmad al-Tifashi, Algerian author
- Tahar Ouettar, Algerian author
- Kateb Yacine, Algerian author
References
- ^ "A Berber, born in 354 at Thagaste (now Souk-Ahras) in Africa...", Fernand Braudel, A history of civilizations (1963), Penguin Books, 1995, p.335
- Berber culture.", Augustinian studies, Volumes 7–8, Villanova UniversityPress, 1976, p.134
- ^ Herbermann, Charles, ed. (1913). Catholic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton Company. .
- ^ A municipium was an existing city on which the citizenship had been conferred, while a colony was a new foundation or a community to which Roman settlers had been added
- ^ Nacéra Benseddik, Thagaste. Souk Ahras, ville natale de saint Augustin, Ed. Inas, Alger, 2005, p.25
- ^ "Weather Report for Souk Ahras".
- ^ Enciclopedia italiana di scienze, lettere ed arti, Volume 33, Giovanni Gentile, Calogero Tumminelli, Istituto Giovanni Treccani, Rome online version
- ^ Vita Augostino di H'sen Dardour online version
Bibliography
- Nacéra Benseddik (2005). Thagaste. Souk Ahras, ville natale de saint Augustin. Algiers: Ed. Inas.
- Serge Lancel (2002). Saint Augustine, Hymns Ancient & Modern. Chapter I: Ltd. pp. 3–7.
- "The Martyrs of Madaura". Archived from the original on January 20, 2016. Retrieved July 18, 2012.
External links
- Official website
- Souk Ahras infosite, souk-ahras.info. Accessed 23 February 2024.
- Panoramio (Image gallery about Souk Shras and its region)
- Falling Rain Genomics, Inc. "Geographical information on Souk Ahras, Algeria". Retrieved 27 April 2008.