Beni Abbes, Algeria – The first phase of a significant restoration project has been launched at the historic Igli Palace in Beni Abbes province. The inauguration ceremony took place on Monday, coinciding with the national and official celebrations of the Amazigh New Year, Yennayer 2976.
The Secretary-General of the High Commission for Amazighity (HCA), Si El Hachemi Assad, oversaw the commencement of the initial restoration phase. This phase focuses on the authentic rehabilitation of the palace’s main entrance, a site registered within the supplementary inventory of Beni Abbes province’s tangible cultural heritage.
According to the HCA official, this initiative, undertaken in partnership with the Algerian Center for Earthen Built Cultural Heritage, reflects the HCA’s commitment to preserving the tangible heritage of the region. Future phases are planned to encompass other sections of the palace, including the ancient mosque.
The Beni Abbes province, part of the Saoura region, is recognized for its rich tangible and intangible cultural heritage. Sites like the rock engravings of Merhouma are receiving increasing attention from the cultural and arts sectors, with the aim of safeguarding and ensuring their preservation for future generations, the official added. The restoration of Igli Palace marks a crucial step in these preservation efforts. This project aims to protect a vital piece of Algeria’s cultural identity.
