M'Zab Valley World Heritage Site

Official name

M'Zab Valley | UNESCO

Country

Algeria | Map

Continent

Africa

Location

Wilaya (province) of Ghardaïa
32.4833° Lat, 3.6833° Lon | Map

Code

188

Time Zone

Africa/Algiers (CET, +0100)

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Category

Cultural

Description

Inscribed 1982. A traditional human habitat, created in the 10th century by the Ibadites around their five ksour (fortified cities), has been preserved intact in the M’Zab valley. Simple, functional and perfectly adapted to the environment, the architecture of M’Zab was designed for community living, while respecting the structure of the family. It is a source of inspiration for today’s urban planners.