Friday 13 January 2012

188 DZ - M'Zab Valley (1982)

Brief Description

"A traditional human habitat, created in the 10th century by the Ibadites around their five ksour (fortified cities), has been preserved intact in the M’Zab valley. Simple, functional and perfectly adapted to the environment, the architecture of M’Zab was designed for community living, while respecting the structure of the family. It is a source of inspiration for today’s urban planners."

姆扎卜山谷

"这是一个传统的人类居住地,由伊巴底人(the Ibadites)于十世纪围绕五座城邦修建而成,完整保存在姆扎卜山谷中。姆扎卜建筑简朴、实用,完美地与环境融为了一体。姆扎卡的建筑结构视为群体居 住而设计的,但同时也考虑到了家庭的结构,当今城市建筑的设计者可以此为借鉴。"

Source UNESCO WH website http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/188

Courtesy of Paul from postcrossing google+

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