The Fortresses of Fezzan and Their Historical Significance

Abstract

Fezzan stands out as a pivotal desert region, famed for its abundant subterranean water resources, which have historically facilitated it as an essential conduit for cultural, social, economic, and political exchanges between North Africa and the southern desert regions. Owing to its strategic geographical positioning, the residents have established sophisticated urban complexes, originally conceived as castles, where families coexist with their household staff in a traditional yet dynamic setting