The port of Algiers, a territory of anchorage, exchange, and defense: Reconstruction of the process of its consolidation until 1830

The port of Algiers, a natural harbor pivotal to the city's development, has been reconstructed historically to show its evolution from early anthropization to a fortified urban entity by 1830. This study reveals how the port served as a hub for anchorage, exchange, and defense, shaping Algiers' growth and protecting it against Mediterranean threats. The research employs an exploratory approach, leveraging historical literature and cartography from archives like Simoncas in Spain and France's military engineering fund in Vincennes. It highlights the port's role in the city's capital gain, particularly in relation to its UNESCO-listed historic district, the Casbah. The findings underscore the port's enduring significance as a detached yet integral part of Algiers' urban dynamics.

Menouer, O. (2025). The port of Algiers, a territory of anchorage, exchange, and defense: Reconstruction of the process of its consolidation until 1830. PROCEEDINGS of the International Conference on Fortifications of the Mediterranean Coast FORTMED 2025. Vol. 18. https://doi.org/10.4995/fortmed2025.2025.20248