25 Constantine / El-Khroub
Massinissa Royal Tomb
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About Massinissa Royal Tomb
The remains of a royal mausoleum on a hill above El-Khroub, thought to be the tomb of a Numidian king. It can be seen from outside a fence, with wide views over the plains.
The Soumaa of El-Khroub is a Numidian royal mausoleum on a hill about 15 km from Constantine. Dating from the 2nd century BC, it is presumed to be the tomb of King Massinissa.
Algeria lists it as a classified historic monument.
In 2025 Algeria put the royal mausoleums of ancient Algeria, a group that includes this mausoleum, on its UNESCO tentative list, the sites it plans to propose for World Heritage.
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