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 Ghardaïa (Tigrdaïa) (Baltifinagh: Ghardaïa en Tifinagh.) is a city and commune in the province of Ghardaïa, in the Algerian province of Ghardaïa.

Location

The commune of Ghardaïa is located in the north of the Algerian desert, and the seat of the state is the city of Ghardaïa, 600 km south of Algiers, its total area is estimated at 86105 km2, its extension from north to south is 450 km, and from east to west from 200 to 250 km rising above sea level B 486 AD. The borders of Ghardaïa are Djelfa and Laghouat to the north, El Bayadh and Adrar to the west, Ouargla to the east, and Tamanrasset to the south. The city of Ghardaïa, the state capital, is 200 km from the state capital of Laghouat, 200 km from the state capital of Ouargla, 840 km from the state capital of Adrar, and 1400 km from the state capital of Tamanrasset, it is crossed by the national road n°1 connecting the Algerian capital to the great and charming south.

The climate

Since the state is located in desert areas, the climate of the region is dry desert and the temperature range is wide between day and night, and between winter and summer, the temperature in winter varies between 1 and 25 degrees and between 18 and 48 degrees in summer. The weather is mild in spring and autumn, and the sky is clear almost all year round. The average rainfall in the state is about 60 mm / year, mainly in winter, cold northwest winds blow in winter and sandy southwest winds in spring, and hot southern summer is known as Sirocco.

The population of the state of Ghardaïa in 2008 was estimated at 93,423 people.

The reconstruction of this area spans thousands of years, and the proof is in the Berber inscriptions on the rocks, which date back to 3 thousand years BC. The area witnessed the establishment of numerous villages and residential palaces of the Berber tribes known as At Mzab.

 

The region's population growth also developed after the fall of the Rustamiya state and the sacking of the city of Sedrata, where its inhabitants embraced the moderate doctrine of Ibadhi, which added to the region's scientific revival. The Algerians lived a Bedouin life, then most of them settled in the palace of Metlili.In the seventeenth century AD, their numbers increased, and some of them left to found the city of Al-Manea, so they were called Chaanba, which means that those who remained in Metlili were called Chaanba, Berzka.

Tourism

 

The archaeological monuments and the seven palaces of the Algerian city of Ghardaia form a marvelous mosaic that has formed the beauty of the place a castle of castles scented with the past extending through places and times that embrace the present and in which the aesthetics of the mixture of sand dunes, which also form various geometric shapes that give the visitor a deep image of the true nature of the green and clear waters emanating from the compacted and glittering rocks, like rubies, surrounded by mystical riches in which there is an endless extension, and an enchanting beauty in which man mixes his originality, traditions, and customs. This region is the destination of visitors and lovers of the blessings of virtuous parents, who find comfort in the lighting of candles and promises of amber, which also leaves a fragrance smelling of high castles, which still defy nature and human barbarism as if they were looking for an identity and a home to it, insofar as the Algerian culture has not been able to change some worn and flying walls For in this place nest birds of all kinds, including the stork, which is also made of dry straw and a den for it keep the seven palaces and all that has the sprawling castle on the outskirts of Ghardaïa. Among the most important archaeological and urban monuments are religious monuments such as ancient mosques, palaces, burial chapels, as well as monuments. Among the most important walls, entrances, and watchtowers located in the oasis, we find Bani Yazqn. of the history of the region, which still retains its heritage and originality, is the market of Bani Yazqn, which depended until now on the mode of public auction. Ghardaïa, with its beauty, the splendor of its place, the authenticity of its civilization, and the welcome of its inhabitants, is never-ending tourism that still remains the deep jewel of Algeria due to the splendor of the place and the openness of the hearts of its generous people.

 

Monuments and landmarks

Uniform in shape and color, as follows:

• Al-Atef Palace (Taginent) was founded in 1012 AD 
• Bannoor Palace (in Banur) in the year 1046 AD 
• Ghardaia Palace (Tiggerdayet) in 1053 AD 
• The palace of Bani Isguen (in Yazgan) in the year 1353 AD 
• Malika Palace (in Melchit) in the year 1355 AD 
• Qarara Palace (Iqaren) in 1630 A.D. (about 110 km from the seat of the state) 
• Brian Palace (in Burgan) in 1690 AD (about 40 km from the state headquarters)

 

The state is also characterized by many religious monuments such as mosques and chapels in which seasonal religious rites are held, in addition to the uniqueness of the traditional houses of this state. The palaces of the state of Ghardaia know a special system of water distribution to the lush oases, which are used for recreation in summer, to increase the enjoyment of its fruits.