Al-Kahina, also known as Dihya, was a Berber warrior-queen of the Aurès and a religious and military leader who lived during the 7th century.
Dihya memorial in Khenchela, Algeria
El Djem Amphitheater aerial view. The amphitheater was converted into a fortress, and in 699 CE served as a refuge for El Kahina during her fight against the Arab invaders. After the battle, the town was abandoned, and the site was reoccupied only during the French colonial period.
Berber tribes are tribes of Berber descent inhabiting the Maghreb region. They are traditionally divided into three large tribal confederations: Masmuda, Zenata and Sanhaja. They often form smaller co
The slaying of Goliath by David with a stone from his sling, Tarikhnama
A sign pointing to Zenata, Algeria
Ait Atta man and woman riding a donkey with a village in the background
Depiction of Kabyle chiefs from 1853