Earthen Architectural Heritage in the Gourara Region of Algeria: Building Typology, Materials, and Techniques
Younes Kassou,
Djamel Alkama,
Soumia Bouzaher
Abstract:This article investigates the status of earthen architectural heritage (EAH) in the Gourara region of Algeria in light of contemporary developments and the sovereign decisions taken by the Algerian state, specifically the upgrading of the region to a wilaya (province) in 2019, and the accompanying direct impact on the oasis system, which is renowned for its fragile character. The research started by focusing on perplexing questions: What factors contribute to the region’s abandonment of earthen architecture? M… Show more
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