The reality and prospects for sustainable development on the architectural heritage of M’zab Valley

Algeria in general and M’zab area specially are full of heritage treasure built behind Islamic civilization, Its archaeological and historical heritage Leads an important role in preserving the nation's memory and cultural depth and the differentiation of its local culture, this qualified him to be classified as a national and world heritage, so it is important to preserve this rare archaeological heritage, And rehabilitate it by preserving it and protecting it from distortion, vandalism and destruction, add on working to manage it and develop it to suit the conditions of modernization and Ongoing cultural transformations, Which negatively affected its ancient Ksoures, This is due to increased factors and manifestations of damage In religious buildings as a way to expand or destroy it because it’s no more satisfy the needs of its visitors, Or in civilian buildings that experience daily friction and affecting his inhabitants, Or those defensive buildings that have been affected by urbanization And its bad restoration And the use of non-local building materials, All these and other factors, made the Desert palaces in the erea gradually lost their name in a short time.
So we had to try to find a diagnosis of reality, mechanisms and methods that protect it and make it a key priority In political strategies, and economic, ensure that in Framework of his culture and its local tradition.
The mai challenges of the built heritage in the M’zab Valley forces us to create and develop strategic basises, principles, solutions and plans in line with modern global developments and trends,
Agreed upon by institutions, Workers and specialists, With the need to involve the community that fosters it (Participatory work).
After researching in the built heritage in The Valley of M’zab it turned out that they are not sufficient to ensure the preservation of the built patrimony, it Require Thinking and moving towards real sustainable development In the long run with strategic plans In order to preserve and develop this cultural heritage for science, knowledge and tourism, To be a historical reference and Cultural legacy And a growing economic resource.