Cultural Heritage in the Sidi El Houari District from the Islamic Conquest to the Ottoman Period – A Historical and Urban Study

Abstract

This study examines the history of the Sidi El Houari district and its historical architectural heritage from the Islamic conquest up to the Ottoman period. The district served as a stage for numerous significant historical events, and the urban remains that still exist today stand as clear evidence of this past. During the colonial era, one of its main streets was also named “Louis-Philippe.” This neighborhood contains a large proportion of the city’s cultural heritage, including landmarks such as the Mausoleum of Sidi El Houari, the Fort of Casa Rosa, and the Bey’s Palace, among others. This richness is largely due to its important strategic location. Through this paper, I will attempt to explore the historical and urban development of this ancient popular district, drawing on both historical sources and personal field observation, as I visited the site and documented its monuments through photographs.