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The Casbah ( Arabic: قصبة, qaṣba, meaning citadel) is the citadel of Algiers in Algeria and the traditional quarter clustered around it.
'fortress', Arabic pronunciation:, Maghrebi Arabic:), also spelled qasba, qasaba, or casbah, is a fortress, most commonly the citadel or fortified quarter of a city. It is also equivalent to the term alcazaba in Spanish (Spanish: [alkaˈθaβa]), which is derived from the same Arabic word.
"Rock the Casbah" is a song by the English punk rock band The Clash, released in 1982 as the second single from their fifth album, Combat Rock. It reached number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the US (their only top 10 single in that country) and, along with the track "Mustapha Dance", it also reached number eight on the dance chart.
The Kasbah of Algiers represents a typical Mediterranean Muslim urban landscape that has been influential across the region. The Old Town with its labyrinths of lanes is enclosed by ramparts.
Jan 6, 2017 · The Casbah is the citadel (fortress) built over the ancient city of Icosium, overlooking the Mediterranean. Although it doesn’t exist anymore, the ramparts of Icosium mark that the city has been constructed on the top of a hill sloping down towards the sea and diving the city into a High Town and Low Town area.
The heart of the city is its ancient Casbah, a steep and narrow maze of streets just west of the Pl des Martyrs. There are several magnificent Ottoman palaces to explore here, most concentrated around the Djemaa Ketchoua at the end of Rue Ahmed Bouzrina; the finest is the Dar Hassan Pacha.
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Jun 7, 2021 · The Casbah of Algiers has been a cultural, religious, and economic hub bringing together community and family. Over time it has faced challenges, from colonialism to bombings. Recently, artists, activists, and academics have pushed for revitalization.
The Casbah of Algiers has undergone many changes over the years, remaining an important part of Algeria's capital city. Explore the labyrinth of pathways winding their way through this unique UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Casbah is the emblem of Algiers. It is a living warren of tiny streets with hidden entrances and alleyways throughout. One has the impression that structurally, nothing much here has changed for centuries.
