ARCHITECTURAL AND URBAN HERITAGE OF CONSTANTINE MECHANISMS FOR UPGRADING THE PROTECTED SECTOR
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Algeria boasts a diverse heritage, given the richness and diversity of its architectural and urban heritage; it can be considered a museum of heritage that is exploited in an optimal and thoughtful manner, according to strategies that take into account all the characteristics of the local community. The cultural and heritage features of Algeria vary according to its different climates and terrains, reflecting the diversity of civilizations that have passed through it. Some civilizations, such as the Phoenicians, preferred the coast, while others, such as the Hammadids, chose the desert. The French colonial period also left its mark on Algeria, with Constantine being a prime example. The old city, built on a solid limestone rock mass and divided by a deep valley called ouad al-Rimal, is rich in archaeological sites dating back to prehistoric times. It was the capital of the Numidian state and has witnessed the succession of numerous civilizations, leaving behind a cultural and architectural heritage that continues to testify to the ancient history of the city and its region. Ottoman archaeological sites constitute the majority of the remaining archaeological sites in Constantine, the most notable of which is the old city. Constantine was chosen as the Arab Capital of Culture for 2015, which was an opportunity to showcase its cultural and historical value, as it is rich in testimonies of successive civilizations. The province authorities mobilized all stakeholders to ensure the success of this event, and all province directorates were assigned various tasks, the most notable of which was the Directorate of Culture in cooperation with the National Office for the Management and Exploitation of Protected Cultural Properties. They proposed 78 operations within the protected sector, divided between restoration, rehabilitation, and renovation, in line with the recommendations of a permanent plan for the preservation and restoration of protected areas. This is what we will address in this research paper, focusing on architectural and urban heritage landmarks from the identification of the protected sector of Constantine to the post-Capital of Culture period.
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