مدينة المسيلة : دراسة تاريخية و أنثربولوجية

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The city of Msila is considered to be one of the most important Islamic Maghreb's cities in the Middle Ages.

It had an effective contribution in creating the Islamic civilization in the Middle Maghreb in general, and in El Hodna territory in particular.

Yet, it was an army base that paved the way to military campaigns so as to put down revolts in the Middle Maghreb.

Also, to defend against the Zanatian tribes' attacks which were a threat to the stability of the Fatimid in the territory.

Msila was founded by Abu Al Qasim Ibn Ubaid -Allah Al Mahdi ( 315 hijri- 927 ce).

He assigned the task of its building to the Hamdanids(Ali Ben Hamdun).

In their era, the city witnessed an establishment and development in all the fields (economy, defense, science … etc).

It became the capital of the Zab territory and an attraction to businessmen, scientists and poets from all over the Islamic Maghreb.

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