African Cities Timeline
Discover the rich history and development of African cities from ancient settlements to modern metropolises
Béjaïa
Algeria Béjaïa
Location
36.75, 5.08Historic port city with beautiful Mediterranean coastline.
Economic Role
Port services, tourism, fishing, agriculture.
Tébessa
Algeria Tébessa
Location
35.40, 8.12Ancient Roman historical significance, well-preserved ruins.
Economic Role
Mining, agriculture, tourism.
Sétif
Algeria Sétif
Location
36.19, 5.41Ancient Roman historical significance, important cultural center.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, food processing, light industry.
Constantine
Algeria Constantine
Location
36.37, 6.61Cultural and educational center, known for its ancient bridges and architecture.
Economic Role
Educational hub, manufacturing center, known for traditional crafts.
Oran
Algeria Oran
Location
35.70, -0.63Major commercial and cultural center, known for its music and arts scene.
Economic Role
Major port city, industrial center, hub for trade and commerce.
Algiers
Algeria Algiers
Location
36.74, 3.09Political and cultural capital of Algeria, UNESCO World Heritage site with the Casbah.
Economic Role
Major port city, government center, oil and gas industry hub.
Tlemcen
Algeria Tlemcen
Location
34.88, -1.32Historic Islamic cultural center with beautiful architecture.
Economic Role
Tourism, traditional crafts, agriculture.
Annaba
Algeria Annaba
Location
36.90, 7.75Ancient historical significance, birthplace of Saint Augustine.
Economic Role
Major port city, steel industry center, phosphate processing.
Mostaganem
Algeria Mostaganem
Location
35.93, 0.08Coastal city with fishing and agricultural traditions.
Economic Role
Fishing, agriculture, port services, tourism.
Blida
Algeria Blida
Location
36.47, 2.83Known as the "City of Roses", famous for its gardens and citrus production.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, food processing, light manufacturing.
Skikda
Algeria Skikda
Location
36.87, 6.90Major port city with industrial significance.
Economic Role
Oil and gas industry, port services, petrochemicals.
Chlef
Algeria Chlef
Location
36.17, 1.33Agricultural and industrial center in central Algeria.
Economic Role
Agriculture, food processing, light manufacturing.
Médéa
Algeria Médéa
Location
36.27, 2.75Agricultural center in central Algeria.
Economic Role
Agriculture, food processing, light industry.
Sidi bel Abbès
Algeria Sidi bel Abbès
Location
35.20, -0.63Agricultural and industrial center in western Algeria.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, food processing, light manufacturing.
Tiaret
Algeria Tiaret
Location
35.37, 1.32Agricultural and industrial center in central Algeria.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, food processing, light industry.
Aflou
Algeria Laghouat
Location
34.12, 2.10Oasis city with traditional Saharan culture.
Economic Role
Traditional crafts, agriculture, oasis farming.
Aïn Beïda
Algeria Oum El Bouaghi
Location
35.80, 7.38Agricultural center in eastern Algeria.
Economic Role
Agriculture, food processing, local markets.
Aïn Oussara
Algeria Djelfa
Location
35.45, 2.90Agricultural center in central Algeria.
Economic Role
Agriculture, food processing, light industry.
Barika
Algeria Batna
Location
35.37, 5.37Agricultural center in eastern Algeria.
Economic Role
Agriculture, food processing, local markets.
Batna
Algeria Batna
Location
35.56, 6.17Gateway to ancient Roman sites and historical significance.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, mining, light industry.
Biskra
Algeria Biskra
Location
34.85, 5.73Oasis city with unique Saharan culture and hot springs.
Economic Role
Date palm cultivation, tourism, agriculture.