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NAIL, Khouloud, and Krimo DAHMANI. "THE IMPORTANCE OF SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY FOR CONSERVING CULTURAL HERITAGE IN SOUTHERN ALGERIA: A CASE STUDY OF THE M'ZAB VALLEY." International Journal of Conservation Science 15, no. 1 (2024): 577–86. http://dx.doi.org/10.36868/ijcs.2024.01.13.

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The M'Zab Valley, located in Ghardaïa in southern Algeria, was classified by UNESCO as a world heritage site in 1982. The M'Zab valley has benefited from numerous restoration, rehabilitation, and consolidation projects to ensure the preservation of its monuments and historical sites. This article focuses on social sustainability, a key element of sustainable development and a crucial component of cultural heritage protection. The study aims to identify and assess social sustainability in two fortified villages (Ksour) in the M'Zab Valley. The research uses the case study method in the M'Zab va

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Houda Rezig, Nourel. "ANCIENT TRADITIONAL SETTLEMENTS IN ALGERIA: PENTAPOLIS OF M'ZAB VALLEY." Current problems of architecture and urban planning, no. 60 (April 26, 2021): 67–78. http://dx.doi.org/10.32347/2077-3455.2021.60.67-78.

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Article concerns of the ancient traditional settlements of Algeria. The main attention are payed to the introduction of architecture of M'zab Valley that is a special historical urban phenomenon of Algerian. Article deals with five old historical preserved settlements, so called ksour, that are gathered in the agglomeration of M'zab Valley (so called Pentapolis) in the oasis of Sahara desert. The article is analysing the traditional planning structure and architecture of ksour in urban scale (macro level) pointing special attention to the climate adaptation techniques of building in the severe

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MEZIANI, Rim, and Toshiyuki KANEDA. "ANALYSES ON THE CHARACTERISTICS OF URBANIZATION PROCESS IN THE M'ZAB VALLEY, ALGERIA." Journal of Architecture and Planning (Transactions of AIJ) 70, no. 596 (2005): 75–83. http://dx.doi.org/10.3130/aija.70.75.

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Benabderrahmane, H., and Z. Baba Amer. "Water wells quality assessment using water quality index for the purposes of drinking of M’zab Wadi region." Journal of Fundamental and Applied Sciences 13, no. 1 (2021): 484–503. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jfas.v13i1.26.

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The present work aims to assess the groundwater quality using Water Quality Index (WQI), which can be considered as major factor for controlling quality of water with regarded to drinking purposes. Water quality index is used to illustrate the general state of water quality in a single number. This study concerns specifically Daia area upstream region of M'zab valley. Water samples have been collected at eighteen groundwater points in two years 2016 and 2017. Then, different parameters are analyzed and compared with Algerian standards for drinking water. The hydrochemical study shows significa

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Zegait, Rachid, and Boualem Remini. "Characterisation of Treated Wastewater of M’Zab Valley for Reuse in Irrigation (Southern Algeria)." International Journal of Engineering Research in Africa 40 (December 2018): 78–87. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/jera.40.78.

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The reuse of treated wastewater can reduce the water deficit in Saharan areas, especially in Ghardaia. The M'Zab wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) is designed to treat wastewater by the natural lagoon system, and to reuse the treated water for irrigation of agricultural perimeters in order to contribute to sustainable development efforts in the region. Indeed the present work aims to search for the study of the possibility of reusing treated wastewater of M 'Zab in irrigation, to do this, we established and followed the evolution of the various physical-chemical and bacteriological analysis fo

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Gouaich, Yacine, Abdelkader Mebrouki, Racha Ghariri, et al. "A novel method for assessing the chromatic integration of architecture in theKsourianlandscape of M'zab Valley, Algeria." Color Research & Application 43, no. 5 (2018): 760–78. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/col.22225.

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Aroua, Nadjat. "Traditional qanat related jurisprudence in Algeria." Water Supply 14, no. 6 (2014): 1142–49. http://dx.doi.org/10.2166/ws.2014.076.

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The purpose of this paper is to present an investigation on the relevance of the historical water legislation which would adapt to the modern sustainable water management. It is mainly based on the book by Ernest Feline related to the qanat system in the arid M'Zab valley in southern Algeria. It also refers to some related lectures on the traditional water legislation in the Sahara region and more generally on the Islamic water jurisprudence which does reveal a specific culture perpetuated through a relevant adaptation of al-hisba principles. Subsequently the present paper argues that if updat

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Messaitfa, Abdelwahab, and Meriama Bencherif. "A Strategy to Improve Comfort Level and Optimize the Thermal Behavior of the Building." Prostor 31, no. 2(66) (2023): 210–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.31522/p.31.2(66).6.

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Due to centuries of rich experience, vernacular architecture offers significant lessons on sustainable building practices. This style competes exceptionally well with contemporary designs because of its efficiency, adept functionality, environmental compatibility, and harmonious relationship with human societies. The M'zab Valley in Ghardaia, Algeria, deserves to be classified as a World Heritage Site because it features original vernacular architecture that expresses smart building concepts while blending seamlessly into natural landscapes. In this paper, we validate the hypothesis that tradi

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Rezaei, Naimeh. "Lessons from Tradition in the Building of Contemporary Settlements: The Case of Tafilalt in the M'zab Valley, Algeria." Architecture and Culture 9, no. 2 (2021): 310–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/20507828.2021.1883377.

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BAKIR, Bouaroua, Aicha MAHMA, and Nouacer NASSIRA. "THE FLOODWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN GHARDAIA M’ZAB VALLEY, SAQIYA (BOUCHAMJAN AS A MODEL)." RIMAK International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences 05, no. 03 (2023): 492–505. http://dx.doi.org/10.47832/2717-8293.23.26.

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Our article discusses the division of torrents in the villages of the M'zab Valley, this strange system that divides torrents in an arid, desert and dry region. Focusing on the "Bushmjan" area in the city of Ghardaia, and we also discuss the stages of establishing this important traditional system, which runs through well-known valleys, and is interspersed with traditional water facilities that have withstood despite all the factors of time as they are still functioning to this day despite all the devastating floods that affect the Region. *Our article focuses on the division of the floods tha

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Dr., Snoussi Mohamed islam1* Prof Dr. Najem Dhaher2. "Post-Ksour Urban Identity in the M'zab Valley: A Critical Analysis of Urban Transformation through the Lens of Sustainable Development." ISRG Journal of Arts Humanities & Social Sciences (ISRGJAHSS) III, no. III (2025): 61–66. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15348972.

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<em>The five ksour of the M’zab Valley in southern Algeria, inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List since 1982, stand as a model of vernacular architecture and sustainable urbanism. Despite their historical significance and strong identity, recent urban expansions in Ghardaïa and its surroundings reveal a striking departure from the original architectural and spatial principles. This article explores the erosion of urban identity in the post-ksour housing developments and examines the underlying causes of this transformation. Through a chronological study of five representat

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Benkari, Naima. "THE ARCHITECTURE OF IBADI MOSQUES IN M’ZAB, DJERBA, AND OMAN." Journal of Islamic Architecture 5, no. 4 (2019): 173–80. http://dx.doi.org/10.18860/jia.v5i4.5813.

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The Ibadis are a Muslim religious minority with a long history and a rich philosophical and theological literature. This research claims that the Ibadis adherence to strict and puritan Islamic principles has not only affected their individual and social behavior, but also marked their approach to architecture, and the construction of cities. This article investigates the architecture of mosques developed in the four significant regions where this network of communities has settled since the ninth century: Oman, the M'zab valley in Algeria, Djerba in Tunisia, and Jebel Nafusa in Libya. Many fea

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Zulfa, Rafika Fidlaty. "Adaptation Patterns of the Berbers in Morocco and Algeria: Julian Steward's Cultural Ecological Perspectives." Middle Eastern Culture & Religion Issues 1, no. 1 (2022): 1–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.22146/mecri.v1(1).1-8.

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The relationship between the environment and humans is not one-way. How humans adapt to their environment affects the culture and environment that will be formed in the region. Berber which is one of the largest ethnic groups in the Middle East, especially North Africa, has a unique and diverse pattern of adaptation. This paper focuses on research on the adaptation pattern of the Berbers in the two regions with the largest populations, namely Algeria and Morocco. Viewed from the perspective of Julian Steward's cultural ecology, the Berber tribe which is synonymous with nomadic and herding habi

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Bahi Saida, Lakhdar Ammar, Mohamed Baadeche, and Haouari Souad. "THE PALACES OF THE M'ZAB VALLEY BETWEEN THE PAST AND THE PRESENT. A CASE STUDY OF THE PALACE OF ELATTEF - GHARDAIA PROVINCE, ALGERIA." International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science, no. 4(44) (December 30, 2024). https://doi.org/10.31435/ijitss.4(44).2024.3055.

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This research paper aims to study the past and present of the palaces of the M'zab Valley, which were classified as a World Urban Heritage site in 1982 due to their unique and distinguished architectural and urban characteristics. The palaces of the M'zab Valley have maintained their style throughout the historical periods they have passed through. However, in recent times, they have struggled to withstand environmental, demographic, and socio-economic factors, leading to noticeable changes and distortions in the old buildings and the urban fabric. To study this situation, we have chosen the P

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Azil, Cheima, and Margherita Vicario. "Learning from the past: old and new ksour in the M’Zab Valley (Algeria)." Restauro Archeologico 30, no. 1 (2023). http://dx.doi.org/10.36253/rar-14286.

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Most World Heritage Sites in the Maghreb region are threatened by numerous natural and anthropic hazards, the latter usually due to complex economic, social and cultural dynamics. Because of changes in ways of life and housing models, traditional building cultures are often not recognised by inhabitants as heritage and are becoming unable to resist the spread of modern standardised technologies. These changes put at risk the conservation status and consequently the Outstanding Universal Value of the sites. The World Heritage Site of the M'Zab Valley in Algerian desert is a rare example of the

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BENHEDID, Hadjira, and Mustapha DADDI BOUHOUN. "Azoto-Phosphoric Potentials of Groundwater in the M'Zab Valley (Algeria)." PONTE International Scientific Researchs Journal 75, no. 6 (2019). http://dx.doi.org/10.21506/j.ponte.2019.6.17.

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Naili, Khouloud, and Krimo Dahmani. "Impact of gendered female space on the sustainability of the architectural and urban heritage: the case of the M'Zab Valley." Journal of Cultural Heritage Management and Sustainable Development, December 21, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jchmsd-11-2022-0194.

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PurposeIn the M'Zab Valley, women have long remained confined to their domestic sphere and are invisible in outdoor spaces. This study aims to analyse the use of public and private spaces by the women of Ksar El Atteuf, particularly after the significant changes that society has undergone.Design/methodology/approachThis study examines the role of gender in the daily life of an urban community in the M'Zab Valley in Algeria through semi-structured interviews with relevant experts and a survey of 100 Mozabite women. It focuses on their roles and views regarding using spaces and maintaining Mozab

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Rezaei, Naimeh, and Abdelaziz Khouadja. "Living heritage sites in the M'zab valley (Algeria): community and continuity." Journal of Cultural Heritage Management and Sustainable Development, September 16, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jchmsd-01-2022-0001.

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PurposeThe ancient settlements of the M'zab Valley in Algeria, called ksour, are still being used by local inhabitants a thousand years after their construction. The main objective of this study was to discover why, despite the formation of new residential areas, these settlements have been able to survive and maintain their original functions.Design/methodology/approachThe authors used the concept of living heritage sites as an analytical framework. The field data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed through qualitative content analysis.FindingsThis study revealed th

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Riad Ferhati, Mohamed Boukader, Maha Messaoudene, and Said Madani. "THE MANAGEMENT OF THE M'ZAB VALLEY WORLD HERITAGE SITE: LEGAL ISSUES AND STAKEHOLDER COORDINATION." International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science, no. 4(44) (December 26, 2024). https://doi.org/10.31435/ijitss.4(44).2024.2990.

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The preservation of historic urban centers, although extensively studied, remains a major contemporary issue in the face of societal and environmental changes. The foundational works of Ruskin, Sitte, Giovannoni, Ravéreau, Choay, … as well as the involvement of international organizations such as UNESCO and ICOMOS, have established a theoretical and practical framework for the protection of these sites. In Algeria, the management of historic centers raises crucial governance issues, particularly in a context of rapid and sometimes disorderly urbanization. This issue is particularly relevant fo

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Islam, Snoussi Mohamed, and Najem Dhaher. "Transformations of Housing in the M'Zab Valley: Contemporary Urban Challenges and Threats to Identity." Proceedings of the international conference of contemporary affairs in architecture and urbanism-ICCAUA 8, no. 1 (2025). https://doi.org/10.38027/iccaua2025en0056.

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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 context while reflecting local cultural identity. In recognition of their outstanding universal value, UNESCO introduced specific preservation and protection measures as early as 1982. Architect André Ravéreau described this valley as a true “lesson in urban planning”, highlighting a remarkable balance

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Bekaddour, Sara, Nassim Ait-Mouheb, and Tarik Hartani. "Re-emergence of dry toilets and fecal nutrient reuse in M'zab cities." Journal of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for Development, September 21, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.2166/washdev.2021.115.

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Abstract In the M'zab valley, dry toilets represent an ancestral dry sanitation system, serving as a source of fertilizer thanks to human excrement valorization. However, in the 20th century, local populations began to shun these systems. The objective of this article is to illustrate the importance of dry toilets on agricultural and environmental scales in ancient M'Zab, and the renewal of these systems in response to sanitation problems in the oasis after their decline. The hypothesis put forward is that dry toilets can act as a complementary system to conventional sanitation systems. Data w

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Benmihoub, Ahmed, Samia Akli, Fatah Ameur, et al. "The emerging saffron value chain in the M’Zab valley – southern Algeria: an analysis of ongoing dynamics and strategic development options." New Medit 21, no. 05 (2022). http://dx.doi.org/10.30682/nm2205h.

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The saffron growing has emerged over the last decade in Algeria and has diffused in different agroclimatic regions, especially in the M'Zab valley and its periphery in the Saharan region of the country. This study sets out to analyze the emerging saffron value chain in the M’Zab valley and suggests strategic options for strengthening its development. The analysis was based on a case study. The methodology applied the tools of value chain analysis in its positive and normative dimensions: a combination of qualitative and quantitative approaches based on the triangulation of data collection meth

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"Water management and the agricultural development constraints in the Algerian Sahara: Case of the M'Zab Valley." Journal of Water and Land Development, November 6, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.24425/jwld.2021.138172.

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Hassani, Moussa, and Mahfoud Achour. "French Expeditions To The Algerian Sahara Between Orientalism And Colonialism:, The Case Of The M'zab Valley." دراسات تاريخية, 2024, 166. https://doi.org/10.37487/1421-012-001-014.

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Brahim, Zine, Remini Boualem, and Mansour Azzeddine. "Flood risk assessment using modern models integrated with GIS for susceptibility mapping of the M'zab Valley watershed (Algeria)." Water Science & Technology, October 15, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.2166/wst.2024.343.

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ABSTRACT Comprehensive flood control is needed because flooding can be catastrophic for people's lives and ways of living. This management must provide information on the hydrologic, geotechnical, environmental, social, and economic elements of floods. This work created maps for the flood susceptibility of the M'zab Valley using logistic regression (LR) and frequency ratio (FR). The main objective of the research was to strengthen the bivariate probability capabilities of FR and LR. A flood inventory map was created by extracting flood sites from multiple sources. The flood inventory was divid

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