Prehistoric overview:

The history of the state of Oum el bouaghi goes back to many years, as it strikes deeply the roots of primitive and times, so that the presence of human beings there dates back to 8000 BC. The antiquities discovered in this state testify to this period.

Oum El Bouaghi represented a very important region of the Numidian kingdom. During this period, the economic life flourished, which depended primarily on the intensive cultivation of olive trees. This is what made Qadyofala “Sabihi Palace” and Makomadas “Oum El Bouaghi” two centers of importance in the trade exchange..