El Goléa (Koléa) before 1830
Koléa was founded in 1550 by Hassan Ben Khayr-Eddine, son of Khayr-Eddine Barberousse.
Initially, it was mainly populated by Moors and Andalusians.
Muslims came to venerate the sanctuary of the region's saint, Sidi Embarek.
Hit by a violent earthquake in 1825, the city was quickly rebuilt.
Initially, it was mainly populated by Moors and Andalusians.
Muslims came to venerate the sanctuary of the region's saint, Sidi Embarek.
Hit by a violent earthquake in 1825, the city was quickly rebuilt.