Hammam al-Salihin in Algeria .. Enjoy the hot water in the Roman baths

Arabiaweather.com - Ismail Kacimi - There are more Roman ruins in Algeria than in any other region in North Africa, and some of these monuments are still in use today.. We are talking here about the mineral baths in Khenchela, known as the "Hammam al-Salihin".

Hammam al-Salihin is located just 7 kilometers east of the city of Khenchela, which was known in the Roman era as Maskoula.

According to the inscriptions discovered at the archaeological site, this therapeutic compound was constructed around the year 69 AD, during the Flavian period (the rule of the Roman Emperor Flavian), which was characterized by prosperity and development in various fields.

Within this historic complex, there are a number of swimming pools that vary in shape, ranging from a rectangular pool of 14 meters in length and 10 meters in width surrounded by columns, and a circular swimming pool with a diameter of 8 meters and was covered in the old with a dome, as well as three rooms, each of which includes four small pools.

In addition to the ancient Roman baths, the resort also has 4 new swimming pools built according to the Roman style, two of which are for men and the other for women.

The resort also has 40 private shower rooms, more than 50 hotel rooms, and other service and medical facilities such as a treatment hall, a medical massage hall, and a car park.

In the past years, the old Hammiyah metallurgical station (Bath of the Righteous) benefited from a process of restoration and preparation for this wonderful architectural heritage, which dates back to about two thousand years ago.

Hammam al-Salihin carries a great historical value, in addition to the health and therapeutic benefits of its water, as well as its presence in a beautiful natural area amid stunning scenery.

To note, there is another resort for hot springs in Algeria that bears the name "Hammam al-Salihin", which is among the most famous mineral hydrothermal compounds and is located in the border state of Biskra with Khenchela as well.