The tomb of Imadghassen

EPT00280
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The tomb of Imadghassen

Collection title

Newscast

ID

EPT00280

Source

EPTV (DZ)

First broadcast date

02/05/2010

Production year

2010

Abstract

The tomb of Imadghassen is a Numidian mausoleum located in the province of Batna. Dating back to the third century B.C, it is a gigantic dome surrouded with columns topped by capitals in Doric style. It is the oldest royal mausoleum of North Africa. According to medieval historians, it was named after a king of Numidia. It was submitted for inclusion in the world heritage list by the Algerian authorities in 2002. It is ranked among the 100 endangered monuments is the world.

Type

video

Production companies

  • EPTV - Own production

Broadcaster

EPTV - 1st national channel

Audiovisual form

News

Primary theme

Archaeological sites

Credits / Cast

  • BOUCHAIR MOHAMED TAHAR - Journalist

Period of events

  • From -500 to 0

Map locations

  • Algeria - Aurès Mountains - Batna

Original language

Arabic

Media running time

1m40

Additional information

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