M'zab is a unique and culturally rich region located in the northern Sahara Desert, within the province of Ghardaïa, Algeria. It is renowned for its distinctive architecture, historical significance, and the preservation of traditional ways of life by its inhabitants, the Mozabites. The M'zab Valley, which includes the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Pentapolis (five fortified villages), showcases a remarkable example of a medieval fortified city that has retained its traditional social structure and way of life for centuries. The architecture of the region is characterized by its functional design, adapted to the harsh desert environment, with compact, whitewashed houses, narrow streets, and communal areas that reflect the community-oriented lifestyle of the Mozabites.
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