Evaluation of the actual protection zone of the UNESCO site Casbah of Algiers: current inconsistencies, and need to preserve its integrity

The UNESCO World Heritage site of the Casbah of Algiers faces significant inconsistencies in its current protection zone, which undermines its cultural value and structural integrity. A study evaluating the buffer zone around the historic site reveals that the delineation criteria for protection are misaligned with the dynamic urban context, leading to a loss of visual and contextual coherence. The research suggests revising the perimeter to better integrate the old with the new while preserving the site's exceptional value. This case study challenges traditional approaches to buffer zone establishment by emphasizing the need for adaptive protection that balances heritage conservation with urban development.

Boukader, M., & Youcef, C. (2019). Evaluación de la zona de protección real del sitio de la UNESCO Casbah de Argel: inconsistencias actuales y necesidad de preservar su integridad. Ge-Conservacion, 15, 39–49. https://doi.org/10.37558/gec.v15i0.547