Characteristics Of The Ottoman Traditional Houses In The Libyan Old City Of Ghadames: Case Study Of The Da Babanei House

Ghadames, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world's few covered pre-Saharan cities, showcases unique Ottoman domestic architecture characterized by vertical functional division. Unlike typical designs with open-air courtyards, Ghadames houses feature ground-floor storage, main living spaces on the middle floor, and rooftop terraces reserved for women, which also serve as interconnected passageways across the old city. Constructed primarily from sandstone and mud bricks with extensive palm wood use, these structures reflect Islamic Sharia influences in their design while maintaining simplicity in exterior aesthetics. A case study of the Da Babanei House, dating back to the 18th century, highlights these distinctive features, offering insights into pre-Saharan traditional architecture through comparative analysis with similar settlements.

AMEEN, A. M. (2016). Characteristics Of The Ottoman Traditional Houses In The Libyan Old City Of Ghadames: Case Study Of The Da Babanei House. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/ZENODO.546101