Cherchell · شرشال

Sharshāl · Cherchell

Ancient Iol, then Iol-Caesarea, capital of Mauretania.

Names over time

◆ · Iol → Iol-Caesarea Being argued

Why: new rulers — Juba II renamed his capital in honour of Augustus (Caesar). Tap for more →

How the word changed: Punic name kept, Latin title “Caesarea” added.

◆ · Caesarea → Sharshāl Being argued

Why: sound change — In Arabic and Berber speech Caesarea was worn down to Sharshāl. Tap for more →

How the word changed: Kaisareia → Sharshal: the s-r-s/sh-r-sh consonants survive, vowels and ending drop.

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Names

IolIol CaesareaCaesareaشرشالCherchellSharshāl

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