The discovery of an important archaeological site in Bejaia and calls for its classification – Al-Hiwar Al-Jazairia

Algerian researchers in archeology called, Thursday in Algiers, for the need to expedite the classification of the newly discovered “Malako” site in the state of Bejaia in the list of national archaeological sites in order to protect it and allow deepening research in the history of the region.

Arezki Bukhnov, a professor at the Institute of Archeology at the University of Algiers 2, said during a lecture at the National Public Museum of Ancient Antiquities and Islamic Arts, about “the archaeological site of Malako between history and archaeological discoveries,” that after the discovery of the site of “Malako” in 2014 in Bejaia, and after confirming its historical importance, “Today it has become necessary to classify it in the list of national heritage archaeological sites in order to protect it in accordance with the legal texts governing cultural heritage.”

The classification of this site in the national heritage list, according to the spokesman, will enable it to be exploited “in a way that benefits scientific research as well as investing in it culturally and touristically, not to mention being a living witness to an important historical era in the country.”

Mr. Bukhnov explained that the newly discovered Malakou site occupies an area of ​​3 hectares and is located 7 km east of the municipality of Sadouk and 8 km west of the municipality of Akbou and 55 km from the headquarters of the wilaya of Bejaia. It is distinguished by its distinguished and prominent location on a high plateau in 132 meters at sea level and overlooking the Soumam Valley.

This site was discovered following the completion of the East-West Highway project, where the researchers began to excavate and carry out the first investigations to determine the date of the establishment of the place and its role. The first data showed that the matter was related to the establishment of one of the heirs of the barbarian king, Nubal, who served during the Fermos revolution (370 and 375 AD) against the Romans in the late fourth century AD.

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