Miliana
Also known as Zucchabar, Sugabar
Miliana () is an Algerian commune in the Aïn Defla province, serving as the capital of Miliana district approximately southwest of the Algerian capital, Algiers. It is located south of Dahra, on the slopes of Mount Zaccar, overlooking the Chelif Valley.
Key facts
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- Miliana
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- Commune and town
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- View of Miliana
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- Location within Aïn Defla province
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- Algeria
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- Location within Algeria
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- Country
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- Region
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- Titteri
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- Wilaya
Article
17 sectionsContents
- Geography
- Location
- Topography
- Climate
- Toponymy
- History
- Antiquity
- Medieval Muslim Algeria
- French Colonization
- Demographics
- Town structure
- Economy
- Recreation
- Culture
- Local Sites
- Notable people associated with Miliana
- References
Miliana () is an Algerian commune in the Aïn Defla province, serving as the capital of Miliana district approximately southwest of the Algerian capital, Algiers. It is located south of Dahra, on the slopes of Mount Zaccar, overlooking the Chelif Valley.
Founded in the 10th century by the Zirid prince Bologhine son of Ziri on the ruins of the Roman city Zucchabar, Miliana lost prominence during the colonial period. Its old town, with several monuments, is a preserved heritage site. Its population descends from Dahra Berbers, Arabs, Andalusians, and Jews.
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