Mathurin Massias

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• Abstract: This study examines the migration of Algerians to the Levant during the second half of the 19th century and the early 20th century as a result of colonial policies, particularly following the suppression of popular resistance in 1847. In its initial phase, migration was mainly limited to religious, political, and cultural elites. However, it expanded with the uprising of Al-Muqrani in 1871 and the transition to civilian governance, which saw settlers impose their dominance and monopolize power. This migration extended across all social classes in Algeria and was not confined to a specific region; rather, it encompassed the entire country—east, west, and south—both individually and collectively, with one of the most notable waves being the Tlemcen migration of 1911. The Algerian community in the Arab East, particularly in the Levant, had a significant political, social, and cultural impact on the local society, especially in the fields of education, journalism, and the establishment of associations. Additionally, Algerians in the Levant remained closely connected to the issues of their homeland, Algeria.