Fortified granaries of Aures
Aures 1929 | |
| Location | Batna Province, Algeria |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 35°05′25.0″N 6°01′51.6″E / 35.090278°N 6.031000°E |
| Type | fortified granaries |
| History | |
| Material | Stone |
| Abandoned | 20th century |
| Cultures | Chaoui people |
| Site notes | |
| Condition | In ruins |
| Public access | Available |
The Fortified granaries of Aures known as "taq'liath" in Shawiya, are a multi-storied defensible structures used for storing crops as well as a refuge during times of conflict. They were described in ancient times by Roman and Arab sources alike. 11th century Andalusian historian, Al-Bakri, specified that Aures had a large number of fortresses surrounded by water streams, These were dwellings of the Miknasa and Houara Berber tribes. in 1878, the fortresses were rediscovered by French anthropologist Émile Masqueray who produced a picturesque description of these "Eagle nests".