A qualitative approach to the conservation and valorization of abandoned rural heritage
Case study of the Traras Mountains (NW-Algeria)
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 3979073 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Nabil Kari, Kari Nabil (0000-0002-5632-5301, Hassiba Benbouali University of Chlef), Joan Curos Vila (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya), Joan Curós I Vilà (0000-0001-5075-4335, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 28 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 1046-1071 |
| Publication date | 2023-09-03 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | The Journal of North African Studies (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1362-9387 • E-ISSN: 1743-9345 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/13629387.2023.2196617 |
| OpenAlex | W4365457820 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 8 |
Several threats are affecting the abandoned vernacular houses of the Traras Mountains region (NW Algeria). The disappearance of this heritage, reflecting the culture of the Traras ancient community is near. Thus, this empirical research aims at producing useful and practical information to avoid the disappearing of a valuable knowledge. It should raise awareness about Traras cultural resources and offer a context for preservation programmes. Our research approach is exploratory, with which general information about the built environment was collected through a windshield and web-mapping survey. An in-depth inquiry is carried out in the most relevant sites, gathering more accurate information. Also, Informal talks and interviews were essential to our research to understand the locals’ interpretations. This study revealed that Traras is homogeneous in terms of vernacular-built features; two typologies are found
Archaeology · Art · Context (archaeology · Cultural heritage · Environmental planning · Environmental resource management · Exploratory research · Geography · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · Vernacular · Architecture and Cultural Influences · Cultural Heritage Management and Preservation · History · Water management and technologies
| Highly cited | No |
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