By Fiona Dunlop – 27th October 2022
Known as “the pearl of the desert”, Ghadames is so perfectly conceived for the extreme temperatures of the Sahara that its former inhabitants keep coming back.
…The name of Ghadames has been known for at least 2,000 years, although its present compact structure was developed by Muslim Arabs in the 7th Century, after which it expanded over the centuries. Perfectly designed to combat the desert winds and harsh climate of the northern Sahara, this oasis town – a Unesco World Heritage site known as “the pearl of the desert” – is one of the Sahara’s greatest architectural showpieces, and a spectacular example of environmental planning….
https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20221026-ghadames-is-this-the-perfect-desert-town
