Bouzegza Mountain

Bouzegza Mountain is the highest mountain peak in Boumerdès, with an elevation of 1,033 m (3,389 ft), overlooking the eastern Algerian Gulf and the Mitidja plain, and facing the Titteri Mountains. It is offset by the Bouzirea mountain in the west of the Algerian Gulf where the Casbah of Algiers was established on its slope by Buluggin ibn Ziri. The top of this mountain is accessible via three national roads: National Road No. 5, National Road No. 29, and the East-West Highway. == History ==

Bouzegza Mountain area witnessed the events of the Battle of Bouzegza, which took place during the Algerian War. On August 4, 8, and 12, of 1957, Lieutenant Ali Khoja, at the head of a battalion of the Algerian National Liberation Army, confronted the French armed forces, which were personally commanded by Jacques Massu and three other generals. Despite their large numbers and equipment, the French suffered a heavy defeat, losing about 600 soldiers in this historic battle, while the soldiers of the 4th province counted only a handful of wounded in their ranks. == Geology ==

The formation of Bouzegza mountain dates back to the Quaternary of the Cenozoic on the geologic time scale. The surrounding terrain is characterized by gray marble that is connected by paths of reddish siderite and iron ore. The composition of this terrain is characterized by the presence of crystalline schist and mica schist. == Quarries ==

Around the foot of Bouzegza mountain, there are several quarries specializing in the extraction of: • Rocks. • Marble. • Sand. • Gravel. • Clay for ceramics. • Non-metallic ores. == Tourism ==

The Kaf Boukerdane area near Bouzegza mountain is a popular tourist attraction for residents of Algiers, Boumerdès and other states. Many attractions are of interest to visitors. These include: • Shadi's room • Auntie Hasna's room == Valleys ==

valley estuary Many valleys originates and surrounds Bouzegza mountain including: • Bouzegza Valley • Boudouaou Valley • Qorsu Valley • Farah Valley == Dams and lakes ==

• Keddara Dam • Shaqour Guelta == Ecological diversity ==

Trees Many species of trees surround Bouzegza mountain and its forests. File:Cork Trees Ubrique.jpg|Quercus suber File:Abies numidica 02 by Line1.jpg|Abies numidica File:Picea abies.jpg|Picea abies File:Pinus sylvestris Glenmuick.jpg|Pinus sylvestris File:Pins d'alep.jpeg|Pinus halepensis File:Forest in Bulgaria near Dundukovo dam.jpg|Pinus nigra File:Crw 1691-web.jpg|Coulter pine File:R'as Al-matn pine forest-Lebanon.jpg|Stone pine File:Khénifra-cèdre.jpeg|Cedrus atlantica File:Grib skov.jpg|Fagus sylvatica Barbary macaque The Barbary macaque is found near Bouzegza mountain, and sometimes ventures out into roads and populated areas to ask for food. The Algerian government has taken several measures to protect this endangered animal. For example, signs are posted in places where the animals are found to prevent people from feeding the monkeys, as some of the foods people give the monkeys can lead to their death. Also preventing them from owning them for breeding purposes. The Algerian government has also initiated the creation of several nature reserves where large numbers of the species are found, such as the Taza National Park and the Goraya National Park overlooking the Bay of Bejaia, as well as the Djurdjura National Park. Animals Many species of mammals live in the Kheshna mountains within the forests of the Bouzegza forest and as well other forests. File:Wildschwein, Nähe Pulverstampftor (cropped).jpg|Wild boar File:Sylvilagus floridanus.jpg|Rabbit File:Oryctolagus cuniculus Tasmania 2.jpg|European rabbit File:Mustela nivalis -British Wildlife Centre-4.jpg|Least weasel File:Genetta genetta felina (Wroclaw zoo).JPG|Common genet File:Erizo moruno (Atelerix algirus).jpg|North African hedgehog File:Porcupine Berlin Zoo.jpg|Porcupine File:AfricanWildCat.jpg|Wildcat File:Golden wolf small.jpg|African wolf File:Fox at the British Wildlife Centre, Newchapel, Surrey - geograph.org.uk - 2221750.jpg|Red fox File:Dwarf mongoose Korkeasaari zoo.jpg|Mongoose == Photo gallery ==

File:DZ 35 Bouzegza Keddara.svg|Location of mountain Bouzgeza File:Ali khoudja.jpg|Ali Khodja File:Plates tect2 ar.png|Plate tectonics == See also ==