8000 BC
First traces of people living in what is today's Algeria. These were probably the forefathers of today's Berbers.

1100 BC
Start of Phoenician influence in the region. Colonies established in today's Tunisia.

200 BC
Kingdom of Numidia is established by Massinissa, who operates as an ally of Rome, motivated by the growing force of Carthage (today's Tunisia).

106 BC
Numidia is subdued by Rome. A prosperous time for the region begins, but it is Romans living in the area who benefits most from this. Numidia is supplying Rome with grain, wine, fruits and olive oil.

400 AD
Economical decline in the Roman empire results in a dramatic fall in revenues in Numidia.

310-330
Christian Donatist movement, which was a rebellion against Rome's supremacy.

430
Vandals destroyed the Roman rule in North Africa, and the region was dissolved into many small kingdoms.

534
Algeria is conquered by Justinian, and becomes a part of the East Roman Empire.

670
Arab conquest. The woman Kahina is leading the Berber resistance.

700
Berbers form their own kingdoms, and take Shi'i Islam as their creed.

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