The Floodwater Management System in Ghardaia M’Zab Valley, Sakiya (Bouchamjan as a Model)

In the arid M'Zab Valley, specifically within Ghardaia's Bouchamjan area, a traditional floodwater management system demonstrates remarkable resilience and functionality despite extreme climatic conditions. This ingenious approach, involving dams (saqiya) and canals, effectively harnesses scarce rainfall to transform destructive floods into a sustainable water source, fostering thriving oases in an otherwise unforgiving desert. The study highlights the enduring effectiveness of these structures, which have withstood time, devastating floods, and harsh environmental factors while contributing significantly to the region's prosperity. By analyzing the topography, climate, and stages of system establishment, the research underscores the local ingenuity that has sustained this heritage for centuries.

BAKIR, B., MAHMA, A., & NASSIRA, N. (2023). THE FLOODWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN GHARDAIA M’ZAB VALLEY, SAQIYA (BOUCHAMJAN AS A MODEL). RIMAK International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 05(03), 492–505. https://doi.org/10.47832/2717-8293.23.26