Transformations of Housing in the M'Zab Valley: Contemporary Urban Challenges and Threats to Identity

Transformations of Housing in the M'Zab Valley: Contemporary Urban Challenges and Threats to Identity

The ksour of the M’Zab Valley, located in southern Algeria, were founded in 1101 by the Mozabites. These fortified villages, in their original configuration, incorporate exemplary architectural and urban planning elements, promoting sustainable habitation that is perfectly adapted to the Saharan co...

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Main Authors: Snoussi Mohamed islam, Najem Dhaher
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Alanya Üniversitesi 2025-07-01
Series:Proceedings of the International Conference of Contemporary Affairs in Architecture and Urbanism-ICCAUA
Subjects:
Ksour of M’Zab, Saharan urban planning, local cultural identity, urban transformation, architectural rupture, Saharan identity, impact on built heritage, tradition-modernity tensions.
Online Access:https://journal.iccaua.com/jiccaua/article/view/668
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