L'Hillil

L'Hillil (عمي موسي) is a locality in Algeria, North Africa.[1] L'Hillil is located at 35° 43' 19" North, 0° 21' 13" East. in Relizane province, Algeria.[2][3] Relizane Township, is 31.2 km away.

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History

During the Roman Empire a town called Baliana stood here. Baliana was also the seat of a ancient Christian bishopric, which exists today as a titular See of the Roman Catholic Church.

Shrines to Sidi Ali Ben Messaoud (2.7 km) and Koubbet Sidi Abd el Kader are also at the town.

References

Coordinates: 35°43′N 0°21′E / 35.717°N 0.350°E / 35.717; 0.350


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