Old Town of Ghadamès

World Heritage

Libya

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Ghadames, known as the "Pearl of the Desert", is located in an oasis. It is one of the oldest pre-Saharan cities and an outstanding example of a traditional settlement. Its residential architecture is characterized by a vertical division of functions: the ground floor is used for storage; another floor is the family residence, with overhanging covered alleys forming an almost underground network of passages; the top floor is an open-air terrace for women.

# Sahara Desert

# oasis

# Desert Pearl

# Traditional settlements

# Residential buildings

# Vertical functional division