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One sheet vintage travel poster, titled "Le Sud Algérien" (The Algerian South), advertises rail travel to the city of Touggourt
. The poster was created by the artist Roger Irriera around 1930 for the Chemins de fer Algériens de l'État (Algerian State Railways).
Poster Details
Artist: Roger Irriera (1884–1957)
Commissioned by: Chemins de fer Algériens de l'État (CFA)
Destination: Touggourt, a major oasis city and the terminus of the railway line in the Algerian Sahara
Circa Date: 1930s
Depicted Subjects: The image features figures in traditional Algerian haik (veils/clothing) in front of what appears to be an old ksar (fortified village), highlighting the local culture and exotic landscape.
Touggourt, Algeria
Touggourt is the chief town of the Wadi R?Hir region in northeastern Algeria and lies at the junction of ancient trans-Saharan caravan routes. The city, built with traditional dried mud or clay-stone buildings, is known for its extensive date palm oases, which are a major source of livelihood.
Historically, it was the capital of the Sultanate of Tuggurt, ruled by the Banu Djellab dynasty from the 15th century until it was abolished by French colonial authorities in 1854. The city is served by both road and rail links, connecting it to other urban centers in Algeria.
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