tamessa

Name: ‘Septapolis’ of M’zab Date of birth: 1050 to ‘El Atf ‘ Algeria Particular sign: No smoking and no drinking society Size: 8 000 km² of surface microstate! Territory: Oasis in the southern of Algeria limited by the land use! Population: A few thousand of inhabitants in each city face to face society Ethnic: Algerian Berber regrouped in seven cities! Pattern settlement: Residential zones on hillsides surrounded with palm-grove Inhabitants: Enrolled in clans, the ‘Stand-by ‘ and others no ibadhits noticed distinction! Economy: Date palms, goat, and handicraft in view of self-sufficiency! Religion: Islam Ibadhit creed the seal of the community! Defence: Ramparts, watching towers and vigilance committees fortification! Autonomy: Defence against invasions of the Bedouin, negotiation with the central authorities (Turkish and french) on behalf of the Society limited autonomy!