Permanent Plan of the Safeguards Sectors in Algeria (PPMVSS): The Case of Algiers Old Urban Nucleus

The Kasbah of Algiers, a UNESCO World Heritage site, faces significant structural decay due to age, lack of maintenance, and natural disasters such as earthquakes. A safeguard sector plan, implemented since 2003 under Algeria's cultural heritage preservation law, aims to address these challenges through emergency measures like propping up structures and vulnerability assessments. The study, conducted by the CNERU Group, outlines methodologies for rehabilitation and long-term safeguarding, balancing immediate stabilization with in-depth analysis of minor and major heritage elements. This approach provides a model for preserving historic urban nuclei under constraints, offering insights into the intersection of emergency intervention and sustainable conservation strategies.

Abdessemed-Foufa, A., Zekagh, A., & Merouani, H. (2010). Permanent Plan of the Safeguards Sectors in Algeria (PPMVSS): The Case of Algiers Old Urban Nucleus. Advanced Materials Research, 133-134, 1165–1169. https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.133-134.1165