Unnamed settlement near Dawadiche, Algeria

Historical description

Remains of an ancient settlement of Roman date, recorded by Gsell (AAA, whence BAtlas). The location should lie within a kilometer of the BAtlas coordinates: a point along the modern road between Meğana and Chebaïka in the general area of Dawadiche, Bordj Bou Arreridj wilaya, Algeria. Gsell reports a site covering approximately 5 hectares in mountains on a ridge above the source of the "Oued el Melah" about 1.5 kilometers from the "mechta Oum Arif".

Geographic evidence

The coordinates are a representative_point_not_boundary. They identify a research anchor and do not by themselves assert an ancient administrative boundary or the full extent of the settlement.

Provenance: Barrington Atlas: BAtlas 31 B4

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Research path

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