📖 About Tiaret

Tiaret is the capital of Tiaret Province in northwestern Algeria, located on the high plateaus at 1,100 meters elevation. With approximately 200,000 residents, this agricultural city is famous for its horse breeding traditions—home to Algeria's national stud farm that preserves the Barb horse breed. The region's cool climate differs from coastal Algeria.

The area was the capital of the Rustamid dynasty in medieval times. Modern Tiaret serves as an agricultural and administrative center. The city represents interior Algeria—highland climate, horse heritage, and the agricultural economy of the high plateaus.

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💼 Economy & Culture

Agriculture dominates—grain, livestock, and horse breeding are traditional activities. The national stud farm is internationally recognized. Commerce serves the region. Government services employ residents. Some manufacturing exists. The economy is agricultural with heritage horse breeding.

Algerian Arab-Berber culture—Arabic is spoken. Islam is universal. Horse culture and fantasia traditions are celebrated. Food features Algerian cuisine adapted to highland conditions. The culture values agricultural traditions, horsemanship, and the distinct character of plateau Algeria.

📜 History

The area has ancient Berber roots. The Rustamid Imamate (767-909) made Tahert (near modern Tiaret) its capital—an important Ibadi Islamic center. The dynasty fell to the Fatimids.

French colonization developed the modern city with agricultural focus. The stud farm was established to preserve Barb horses. Independence brought continued agricultural development. Today Tiaret preserves horse heritage—Barb breeding, Rustamid history, and Algeria's highland agricultural traditions.