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Our group listening to Houssem about Monument of the Fallen and the surrounding area.

Statue of the Virgin Mary across the ravine and near the Arch of the Fallen

Close up of the Arch of the Fallen

Mellah Slimane Bridge is a 375 long suspension Footbridge, 8 feet wide across the Rhumel River in Constantine, Algeria. It was opened in April 1925 and was the 3rd highest bridge in the world at 330 feet high. The bridge links Larbi Ben M'hidi Larbi Street to Romania Road which means it connects the train station neighborhood to the center of the old town, this connection is via a staircase, or the Merdersa lift. We crossed the bridge to get to our lunch stop next to the bridge.

We have arrived at our lunch stop after walking across the Mella Bridge and taking the elevator up to street level.

The view of the bridge from the restaurant and the city across the gorge.

The inside of the restaurant on several levels. It was very different but the food was excellent.

Upper Street at the front entrance of the restaurant

Nearby we walk to a day market where you can find just about everything you need.

These clothes are pre owned clothing for purchase

Notice the latest styles for the clothing for the ladies.

While walking through the outdoor market I came across these guys and motioned if I could take their photo. They were thrilled. I then showed them their photo and they wanted another taken. They were pleased that I asked them. As I walked away.. I had knew I had made new friends for sure.

We drove to the archaeological site of Tiddis. This Roman town was built on a hillside overlooking Constantine in the 3rd century and used as a lookout to protect the city from invaders.

We drove to the archaeological site of Tiddis. This Roman town was built on a hillside overlooking Constantine in the 3rd century and used as a lookout to protect the city from invaders.

The cobbled streets just two main streets that crossed in the center. Tiddis had no main water source. You see abandoned water tanks and channels that were used to gather the water during rains.

Looking down at the entrance and parking lot for visitors today.

The local romance speaking community probably disappeared with the Arab conquest in the second half of the 7th century, but some pottery remains showed the survival of a small village -with some christian inhabitants- inside the ruins of Tiddis until the XI century.

This prosperous town, established on a plateau, had a monumental gate, baths, industrial facilities, tanneries, a sanctuary to Mithras, the Iranian god of sun, dating back to the 4th century BC, and also a Christian chapel.

Rock and stone carvings still remain

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