M'Zab Valley

M'Zab Valley skrevs in på UNESCO:s världsarvslista 1982 som kulturarv i Algeria. Platsen hör till regionen Arab States.

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Världsarvet har varit en del av den gemensamma UNESCO-listan sedan 1982.

UNESCOA 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.