Toward the preservation of earthen architecture in Algeria
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Ksar Tadjmout, Preservation, Historical Analysis, Southern Algerian, LaghouatAbstract
Algeria boasts a rich cultural heritage, highlighting human creative genius, notably through
earthen architecture, which constitutes some of the most beautiful archaeological and historical sites in
southern Algeria. Human settlements seamlessly integrated into the landscape, despite environmental
conditions, manifest as 'ksour' that have evolved to form a compact fabric with meticulously hierarchical
dwellings and streets.
The Ksar Tadjmout, one of the five ksours in the city of Laghouat, has retained its original structure to this
day, bearing witness to earthen architecture in Algeria. Historical analysis has shed light on how this
establishment evolved over time, primarily aimed at preserving the historical and urban identity of each
region through the recognition and preservation of these ksour.
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