User:Zazoua Ahmed Middle School

The source of Al-Mashaki, which is located in the high mountains of Salma Ben Ziada in the state of Jijel, is the most fascinating natural masterpiece in eastern Algeria. It is a water spring in the bottom of a mountain, from which clear water flows a heavy waterfall.

The residents of the region go to this source because they believe that its water is holy and blessed, so they go there to pray, complain and ask for healing, marriage and offspring. Hence the name Al-Mashaki which means complaints.

Ain al-Mashaki was discovered in the third century AH by Allama al-Masoudi, and it was visited by the French ethnographer Charles Ferro in 1871, in addition to researchers from the Paris Institute for Geological Studies, who moved from France to Algeria in 1947 to try to solve the mystery of these waterfalls, whose waters are increasing in abundance for a period of time. 10 minutes, then this water stops flowing for 40 minutes, and this phenomenon is repeated throughout the day throughout the year.

In the end, these waterfalls must be kept clean by following these tips: -We must spread awareness among people -We must not pollute these areas by dumping waste in the designated places. -We must not cut or climb trees. -We should not touch or feed wild animals. -We must participate in volunteer activities to keep the waterfalls clean.

Article: Amouri Iyed Chiheb.