The Epic of Constantine

Collection title

EPTV

ID

EPT00017

Source

EPTV (DZ)

First broadcast date

05/10/1991

Production year

1991

Abstract

Formerly named Cirta, Constantine is also known as the ‘city of suspension bridges’. It was founded in the year 202. Ancient walled imperial city, it enjoys a strategic position, with its rock and walls. Cirta was an important Phoenician city before becoming the capital of Numidia. Constantine, one of the oldest cities of the world, is best known for the refined art of living of its inhabitants. It is also an important city in Mediterranean history and a symbol of Arab-Andalusia culture. City of the Malouf and the Ulema, it is the capital of eastern Algeria and the third largest city of the country. A poet tells his love for Constantine.

Type

video

Production companies

• EPTV - Own production

Broadcaster

EPTV - 1st national channel

Audiovisual form

Documentary

Primary theme

Arab and muslim worlds

Credits / Cast

• Mergal Farid - Director

Period of events

• From 500 to 1000

Map locations

• Algeria - East - Constantine

Original language

Arabic

Media running time

27m59

Additional information