Archaeological Sites and Tourism: Protection and Valorization, Case of Timgad (Batna) Algeria

A comprehensive analysis of Timgad, Algeria, reveals that despite its status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982 and its significant cultural and economic potential, the site lacks adequate tourism planning, leading to suboptimal protection and valorization efforts. The study identifies key socio-economic characteristics of visitors and their perceptions, highlighting the urgent need for a coherent strategy that balances heritage preservation with sustainable development. Using field studies, document analysis, questionnaires, and statistical methods, researchers propose recommendations aimed at enhancing Timgad's role as both a cultural asset and an economic resource. This work underscores the importance of integrated approaches in safeguarding archaeological sites for future generations.

KHERROUR, L., HATTAB, S., REZZAZ, M. A.,. (2020). ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES AND TOURISM: PROTECTION AND VALORIZATION, CASE OF TIMGAD (BATNA) ALGERIA. GeoJournal of Tourism and Geosites, 28(1), 289–302. https://doi.org/10.30892/gtg.28123-470