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Tiaret

Where is Tiaret located?
Located in a cool climate, Tiaret is a major agricultural centre of the Sersou Plateau, dealing in cereals and livestock, and is noted for its purebred Arabian horses. Pop. (1998) 145,332; (2008) 178,915. Tiaret, city, northern Algeria.
Why was Tiaret important?
Tiaret occupies a strategic mountain pass at 3,552 feet (1,083 m), and was thus a key to dominating the central Maghreb. Later, from the start of the 8th century, it was the key northern terminus of the West African branch of the slave trade. As such, it offered a lucrative income from taxes on the trade, and was a desirable prize.
What dynasty did Tiaret belong to?
Tiaret grew up as a site underneath the domination of small Berber tribal kingdoms; the primary of those being the Rustamid dynasty among 761 and 909 while Tiaret served as the capital of the location. However, this capital may have been 10 km west of the prevailing-day Tiaret.
When was Tiaret captured?
Tiaret was captured by the Fatimids in 909. Tiaret occupies a strategic mountain pass at 3,552 feet (1,083 m), and was thus a key to dominating the central Maghreb. Later, from the start of the 8th century, it was the key northern terminus of the West African branch of the slave trade.

Where is Tiaret located?