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M'Zab Valley
| Site number: | 188 |
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| Type of site: | Cultural | |
| Date: | 10th century | |
| Date of Inscription: | 1982 | |
| Location: | Africa, Algeria, Wilaya (province) of Laghouat | |
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| Description: | Preserved within the M'Zab valley, a 10th century traditional human habitat was built by the Ibadites surroundinig five of their fortified cities known as ksour. The M'Zab architecture-simple, functional and harmonious with its environment-honored the concept of the family structure while also emphasizing on a design inclusive of community living. Today's urban planners look to the M'Zab architecture for inspiration. --WHMNet paraphrase from the description at WHC Site, where additional information is available. | |
| Source: | http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/188 | |
| Reference: | 1. UNESCO World Heritage Center, Site Page. | |