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Christianity became very popular in the 4th century ,after some persecutions in the early third century, and brought the addition of a basilica and baptistery. They are to the south of Cuicul in a quarter called "Christian", and are popular attractions.

This area was for the daily markets selling goods. See the table in the foreground.

The city was slowly abandoned after the fall of the Roman Empire around the 5th century and 6th century.

The house foot prints can be seen in this photo.

The forum is so large cut into a hillside that I needed to take 3 separate photos to show the size of it including the next two photos to show it in its entirety. Its two tiers of seats could have accommodated 3,000 spectators. At one point they tore down and rebuilt and an even bigger forum.

They surrounded it with larger and more impressive edifices than those that bordered the old forum. The terrain hindered building, so that they built the theater outside the town walls, which was exceptional.

Muslims later dominated the region but did not reoccupy the site of Cuicul, which they renamed Djemila , beautiful, in Arabic.

We have now arrived in the city of Constantine. At one time it was the capital of the French department of Constantine from 1848 until 1962. Located somewhat inland, Constantine is about 50 miles from the Mediterranean coast, on the banks of the Rhumel River.

This particular area we were told is primarily only for men and items they need. Another words women are not welcome.

A street along side of this area for men's items to be purchased.

The city was named in honor of Emperor Constantine the Great Constantine is regarded as the capital of eastern Algeria and the commercial center of its region and has a population of about 450,000 making it the third largest city in the country after Algiers and Oran.

There are many shops selling gold jewelry. This is sole mainly to the brides for their weddings. According to the Koran if men wear gold it makes them "Feminine". So I was told.

This was interesting. Not a clue what it means. Could find no information on it.

The Palace of Ahmed Bey in Constantine, Algeria is an iconic structure that has been standing since the 19th century. It is one of the most important historical and cultural sites in Algeria

Ahmed Bey inhabited the palace as he became the ruler. Ahmed's enjoyment of this wonderful place was short-lived. Two years after he moved in, the French chased him out and turned the palace into their headquarters and with independence the Algerian military moved in and set up camp

The palace is decorated with French and Tunisian tiles. There are also three courtyards and two fountains made of marble. The ceilings are tiled with marble as well. There are 540 doors made of cedar woods, inscribed and engraved with different sculptures and decorations.[

Constantine spread over a number of hills.

Constantine is often referred to as the "City of Bridges" because of the numerous picturesque bridges connecting the various hills, valleys, and ravines that the city is built on and around

We walked across the iconic bridge the Sidi M' Cid Bridge which offers sprawling views of the town and the gorge below.

Perched on the rock of Sidi M'Cid, overlooking the plain of Hamma over 600 feet stands the Monument to the Fallen of the Great War.

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