1. O ancient relics of Chlef, a city,
Built by the best of leaders altogether,

2. Do you remember Numidia's might when she became,
Swaying with an army spreading justice far and wide?

3. You lived as time decayed it with its strength,
It was one of the wonders of cities,

4. You lived as this, her Chlef, lies ruined,
Though it had streams girding gardens,

5. So be as you were in her days of glory,
When gardens waved with blossoms in her midst.