Inscribed :1982 Criteria: C (ii) (iii) (v)

Justification for Inscription:
Report of the 6th Session of the Committee

Brief description:
The landscape of the Valley of M'Zab, created in the 10th century by the Ibadites around their five ksour or fortified cities, appears as though stopped in time. Simple, functional and perfectly adapted to the environment, the architecture of M'Zab was designed for community living, while respecting the family structure. It is a source of inspiration for today's urban planners.