The landscape of the Zab valley, created in the tenth century by the Ibadites around their five ksours fortified cities, seems to have remained intact. Simple, functional and perfectly adapted to the environment, architecture Mzab was designed for community living, while respecting the family structure. It is a source of inspiration for the great masters, as Ravéreau, Pouillon, Bofill and today's urban planners.
Traditional Pentapolis consists of the first five ksours Al Ataf; Bou Noura; Ghardaia; Melika and Blessed Ysguen, built between the eleventh century and the fourteenth centuries. In this original set, in addition to the seventeenth century two important centers away from home ksours: Guerrara and Beriane. Ksours Pentapolis meet their extensions. They take place along the river Ghardaia, and from west to east.
Ghardaia
Traditional Pentapolis consists of the first five ksours Al Ataf; Bou Noura; Ghardaia; Melika and Blessed Ysguen, built between the eleventh century and the fourteenth centuries. In this original set, in addition to the seventeenth century two important centers away from home ksours: Guerrara and Beriane. Ksours Pentapolis meet their extensions. They take place along the river Ghardaia, and from west to east.
Ghardaia
Founded in 1053, Ghardaia is the largest of the cities of the Pentapolis. The city takes the form of a pyramid, hanging from a high hill, on top of which sits the central mosque, the minaret so typical. The network of streets, circular and radial surrounds homes,
built one against the other, and successive walls which has surrounded the city at different times. In the center, near the Grand Mosque, is the famous "Cave Daya". Below, you can visit both the arts center, the vast esplanade of the market, one of the finest of the Northern Sahara. The city is also the site of the confrontation of architectures against traditional colonial or modern, but also beautiful integration testing, inspiration local rites Ravéreau Pouillon sign and mail, the mayor, but especially Les Rostemides .
Melika
"The Queen" is the little sister of the imposing Ghardaia. Almost exact replica, founded in 1124, Melika has a special charm.
It was once the holy city of Mzab, and it is central to Melika that the tombs of revered saint in the region, Sidi Aissa, and his family, whose iduden these fingers whitewashed cob pointed skyward are moving simplicity.
Unlike other ksours souk Melika is adjacent to the Grand Mosque in the center duvillage.
The people of Melika had also made a specialty of some pottery, called Green, who formed a long time a significant part of the economy of the city.
blessed Ysguen
The more authentic, and perhaps the most legendary in the eyes of ibadhites the region. Holiest city, built on a hillside and surrounded by a beautiful wall, pierced by monumental gateways that time, were closed at night.
His palm is the most beautiful, crossing a clear long dam. From the ledge that overlooks the city, the sunset is one of the finest performances ever. The terraces sparkle ocher, blue and white. Do not miss during your trip with a guide, ask him to make you climb the Bordj El Hadj Sheikh, a watchtower registered in World Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. Or visit a museum house that can see inside a traditional Mozabite.
Bou Noura
4 km from Ghardaia, Bou Noura is exposed, "light", also on the west side of the river. If the Ksar was destroyed, the city remains on guard behind its walls. Founded in 1048, it is a small pleasant village, the waterfront and facing the palm grove, this town embodies the charm serene.
built one against the other, and successive walls which has surrounded the city at different times. In the center, near the Grand Mosque, is the famous "Cave Daya". Below, you can visit both the arts center, the vast esplanade of the market, one of the finest of the Northern Sahara. The city is also the site of the confrontation of architectures against traditional colonial or modern, but also beautiful integration testing, inspiration local rites Ravéreau Pouillon sign and mail, the mayor, but especially Les Rostemides .
Melika
"The Queen" is the little sister of the imposing Ghardaia. Almost exact replica, founded in 1124, Melika has a special charm.
It was once the holy city of Mzab, and it is central to Melika that the tombs of revered saint in the region, Sidi Aissa, and his family, whose iduden these fingers whitewashed cob pointed skyward are moving simplicity.
Unlike other ksours souk Melika is adjacent to the Grand Mosque in the center duvillage.
The people of Melika had also made a specialty of some pottery, called Green, who formed a long time a significant part of the economy of the city.
blessed Ysguen
The more authentic, and perhaps the most legendary in the eyes of ibadhites the region. Holiest city, built on a hillside and surrounded by a beautiful wall, pierced by monumental gateways that time, were closed at night.
His palm is the most beautiful, crossing a clear long dam. From the ledge that overlooks the city, the sunset is one of the finest performances ever. The terraces sparkle ocher, blue and white. Do not miss during your trip with a guide, ask him to make you climb the Bordj El Hadj Sheikh, a watchtower registered in World Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. Or visit a museum house that can see inside a traditional Mozabite.
Bou Noura
4 km from Ghardaia, Bou Noura is exposed, "light", also on the west side of the river. If the Ksar was destroyed, the city remains on guard behind its walls. Founded in 1048, it is a small pleasant village, the waterfront and facing the palm grove, this town embodies the charm serene.
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