FIELD TRIPS



Matmata, Tunisia


General Background


Matmata is located just north of the Sahara desert. The first inhabitants of the area are the Berbers. You can see for yourself how the Berbers constructed their dwellings to protect against the harsh climate and the invaders from the south....


Some Pictures

  • Entrance for one of the dwellings
  • Closer view of the Entrance for one underground dwelling
  • Inside one of the underground room
  • Top view of the patio of one of the dwellings
  • Another top view...
  • Solar panel for water heating


    Technical Presentation

    ANALYSIS OF MATMATA DWELLINGS (PowerPoint Presenation)