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The El Kantara Bridge (Constantine)
The city of Constantine, located in the north-east of Algeria, is characterized by a unique geography. Sitting on an enormous rock dug in the middle by the Rhummel ravine, it contains numerous bridges which were built to connect the two parts of the city. In addition to their practical aspect, these bridges are true works of art. The El Kantara bridge The El Kantara bridge constitutes the main access route to the city of Constantine. In 1185 all the Roman bridges were destroyed and only the El Kantara bridge was restored. In 1304 it was destroyed again to be subsequently restored during the year 1792. Following the passage of an infantry detachment, the El Kantara bridge collapsed on March 18, 1857. But it was rebuilt in 1864 in order to connect the old rock and its national street to the Mansourah road. The El Kantara bridge was a cast iron arch 128 meters long, raised 125 meters vertically and dominating the Oued du Rhummel.
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Referendum Restoration of Civil Concord
OAU Convention on Refugees in Africa
35th OAU Summit in Algiers
Elections of the President of the Republic
45th Anniversary of the Revolution
50th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
40th anniversary of the constitution of the provisional government of the Algerian republic GPRA
75th Anniversary of the ICPO - Interpol
150th Anniversary of the Zaatcha Resistance 1848-1849
Resistance of Lalla Fatma N'Soumeur
40th Anniversary of the bombing of Sakiet Sidi Youssef Tunisia
Expo 98 Universal Exhibition in Lisbon (Portugal)
25th Anniversary of Arab Security Cooperation
Local elections – October 23, 1997
Legislative elections June 5, 1997
Victory Day - March 19
35th Anniversary of the Popular Demonstrations of Ouargla
35th Anniversary of Independence and Youth
Council of the Nation of 12/25/1997
Local elections of 10/23/1997
Legislative elections of 06/05/1997
Referendum for the Constitution of 11/28/1996
Presidential elections
