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🇩🇿 🏜 The Algerian Desert 🏜 🇩🇿

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#PhotoduJour | Une gravure rupestre dans le parc national du Tassili n’Ajjer, en Algérie, représente des éléphants, des girafes et des humains. Ces pétroglyphes du Néolithique auraient été gravés grâce à des disques de pierre #Algérie #WelcomtoAlgeria #NationalGeographic

🇩🇿 "Ghardaia City is a distinctive heritage and an icon of civilized coexistence." 🇩🇿 Among the most prominent places that tourists should not miss in the Algerian desert is the state of Ghardaia, particularly the two cities of Ghardaia and Metlili, which are located 600 kilometers south of the capital in the northern region of the Algerian desert. The origin of the name "Ghardaia" goes back to "Ghar Daya," referring to a woman named Daya who used to live in a cave ("Ghar"). It was a stop for travelers, and from her, the name Ghardaia emerged. It is bordered by several states, such as Laghouat and the Wilaya of Ouargla. The reconstruction of the city dates back thousands of years, as evidenced by the Berber inscriptions on the rocks surrounding the city. The ancient city was surrounded by many palaces built by the Amazigh tribes, known as the residents of gutter, and some Arab tribes that settled in the region. Public life in the city of Ghardaia: There are many aspects of ancient life in the governorate of Ghardaia, and its residents work in various professions, especially in multiple industries. The population exceeds 400,000 people. The social nature of the population was clearly influenced by its construction and the nature of the Algerian desert, which created harsh economic and social conditions that drove its residents to adopt a controlled social system based on unity, coexistence, and respect among all parts of society. Monuments in the city of Ghardaia: There are many archaeological monuments in the city of Ghardaia and other nearby cities, especially the ancient palaces that attest to its archaeological heritage. The most important of these palaces are: the Palace of Ghardaia, the Palace of Metlili (Metlili Chaamba), the Quarara Palace, the Palace of Bani Yazqn, the Brian Palace, and others. Ghardaia is also characterized by the spread of many religious monuments, the most important of which are the ancient mosques established with the arrival of Islam. Ghardaia is known for its unique architectural nature, linked to the construction of traditional housing. Traditional Industries: One of the most important traditional industries in Ghardaia is carpet weaving, which is very popular. In addition to woolen clothing, such as Qandurah, Qushabiyya, and Khumri, the state is also famous for engraving on copper and wood, leather, pottery, and artifacts. Tourism: Ghardaia is distinguished by the generosity of its residents and their permanent welcome to visitors from inside and outside the country. The preservation of the social system and distinctive traditions impresses everyone who visits the city. Tourists in Ghardaia are dazzled by the harmony in every corner and in every social, commercial, or cultural transaction that combines the local population with everyone who sets foot in the city. The lighthouse that appears from every corner of the city is one of its most prominent features, one of the minarets in Ghardaia, constructed in a way that preserved the simplicity of urbanization in religious monuments in the valley. Eid al-Zurbiyya in Ghardaia and Eid al-Mahri in the city of Metlili are among the most important commercial and cultural events in the quiet region throughout the year. These events attract many craftsmen and merchants from all over Algeria, in addition to tourists who are fascinated by the creations of craftsmen in carpet making, full of stories. The city is also especially known for the unique type of dates called Dagleet-Nour. The city of Zelfana (65 km away) is known for its mineral baths. #Ghardaia #Algeria #Algérie

🇩🇿 Béjaïa – Kabylia’s Largest City 🇩🇿 The city of Béjaïa, located on the Mediterranean coastline of Algeria, is both the capital of the Béjaïa Province and the largest city in Kabylia – a region in the north of Algeria which includes part of the Tell Atlas Mountains as well as the Djurdjura and Gouraya National Parks. Moreover, Béjaïa is home to one of the largest Berber speaking populations in Algeria. Hugging the shoreline of the Gulf of Béjaïa, the city has the Yemma Gouraya mountain as its backdrop, with its natural attractions including the Aiguades beach, the Soummam river and Monkey Peak, or Pic des Singes. The settlement which later became the town of Béjaïa was originally founded by Numidian Berbers. The town later served as a port in the Carthaginian and Roman eras gaining importance under Roman Emperor Vespasian as a gateway to Mauretania. Interestingly, an altar dedicated to town councilor of Saldae (now Béjaïa) Gaius Cornelius Peregrinus, was discovered in the ruins of a fort in Maryport, England, on the western extremity of Hadrian’s Wall – the defensive fortification in Britain under Roman rule at the time. For a short while Béjaïa was the capital city of the kingdom formed by Germanic Vandals, who were conquered and replaced by the Byzantines in around 533AD. This kingdom gave way to the Berber Hammadid dynasty, with Béjaïa serving as the capital city, commercial and cultural center. At that time Béjaïa was named En Nassria by the Hammadid leader Emir En Nasser. Construction work at this time included fortifications and an impressive palace. In 1152 the Hammadid Empire fell to the Almohad ruler Abd al-Mu’min who invaded the area from his base in Ouest Algeria. By the 13th century, Béjaïa was in the possession of the Hafsid Empire, and by the early 16th century was under control of Spain (1510-1555) before being taken over by the Ottoman Turks. At this time the Barbary Pirates dominated the coastline that came to be known as the Barbary Coast – the middle and western coastal regions of North Africa, including Morocco, Algeria, Libya and Tunisia. Béjaïa was a stronghold of the Barbary Pirates until the town was captured by the French in 1833, later gaining independence along with the rest of Algeria. Some relics from its tumultuous history can be found in the Béjaïa Museum, and landmarks include a fortress built by the Spanish in 1545, a huge statue of a soldier commemorating the Algerian War of Independence, and a 16th century mosque. Monkey Peak, which forms part of the Gouraya National Park, is a an essential habitat for the endangered Barbary Macaque and offers a spectacular view of the bay and the coastal city of Béjaïa. #Algeria #Algérie #Béjaïa

🇩🇿 Conservation and preservation of the city of Constantine, Algeria 🇩🇿 The project in Constantine is part of the cross-sector project “Poverty Reduction through Sustainable World Heritage Management”, launched in 2002, on the theme of eliminating poverty and extreme poverty through the enhancement and management of cultural resources. Constantine is one of the world’s oldest cities. Founded by the Phoenicians, it became the capital of the Numidian Kingdom under the name Cirta. Completely destroyed by Maxence in 311CE, it was rebuilt shortly afterwards by Emperor Constantine who named it after himself. Constantine has preserved the historic relics of three millennia of Numidian, Roman, Muslim, Ottoman and colonial occupation. The ancient city has been listed as an Algerian national heritage site since December 2004. The cities of Constantine, Algeria, and Grenoble, France, have been partnered since 1999. From 2002, they have been involved in decentralised co-operation and technical actions which have expanded over the years to include five components: institutional co-operation, economic development, civil society, youth and health. In 2003 a technical mission highlighted the need to add an additional “heritage” component to the decentralised cooperation between Grenoble and Constantine, and to focus actions on the ancient city of Constantine, an outstanding heritage site under threat. In January 2005, another mission enabled the identification of suitable partners to steer the pilot project “Heritage and Poverty Alleviation” in Constantine. Apart from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs involved in elaborating the project, the Président de l’Assemblée populaire communale de Constantine (president of the people’s communal assembly of Constantine) and the City of Grenoble expressed their interest. The University of Rome III established an urban conservation plan in collaboration with the rehabilitation unit of the ancient city. The Italian team carried out an inventory of the developed part of the ancient historic centre and proposed a safeguarding perimetre. Finally, the mission emphasised the need to implement a tool similar to the French planning tool SCOT, (Coherent Territorial Planning Scheme) for territorial planning in Constantine so new constructions would not destroy the landscape value of this spectacular site, and also to improve contact between Constantine and the surrounding cities. Finally, following the exchanges and the previous missions, in January 2006, a technical mission was carried out jointly by the City of Grenoble and the World Heritage Centre, in the framework of the France-UNESCO Cooperation Agreement, to assess the progress of ongoing components carried out in the framework of decentralised cooperation. Regarding the heritage component, the municipal authorities forwarded the conservation plan prepared by the University of Rome III to the city of Grenoble. This activity allowed to sensibilise authorities at different levels to acknowledge the importance of heritage and include it in activities formally focusing on the socio-economic and institutional environment. #Algeria #Algérie #Alger

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