National Museum & Monument to the Martyr

From the Mosque we went to the National Museum. Although the Museum was a little basic in appearance, the Roman Antiquities, including many statues and mosaics, plus an interesting section covering the prehistoric period, were quite impressive.
Archaeological discoveries in Constantine and the surrounding areas since the end of the 19th century indicate an early human presence dating back to approximately 1.8 million years ago. This is attributed to the region's richness and abundance in plant cover, water sources, and animal diversity, all of which are attractive and motivating factors that drew prehistoric humans who were constantly seeking food sources. Human presence in the area was evidenced by the discovery of stone tools and petroglyphs in various sites, which date to the Lower Paleolithic, Middle Paleolithic, Epipaleolithic, and Neolithic eras.
A room displaying significant works of art, such as Les Fumeurs de Kif, by Gabriel Ferrier, and La Famine en Algérie by Gustave Guillaumet, was of particular significance. In the modern section, l liked a painting by Mohammad Bachir Bouchriha.
After the museum, we enjoyed a coffee break in a terrific little bar, before we drove up to the Monument aux Morts (Monument to the Martyrs) with panoramic views all around the city.Read more