Abstract:
Algeria boasts numerous and significant archaeological
sites that vary in topography and climate. These sites mainly consist of
remnants and artifacts of residential complexes and cities that were
inhabited by humans throughout different historical periods. The
coastal cities along the Algerian coast, such as Annaba, Cherchell, and
Tipasa, are particularly rich in relics, making them popular tourist
destinations for enthusiasts of history, archaeology, and architecture.
This research aims to shed light on the houses that have been
excavated in these cities during the colonial period. Among these
houses are five near the sea, with three situated directly on the coast
and two located behind them to the southwest. While their names were
mentioned in excavation reports, the information about them is not
widely published, except for brief descriptions that provide an
incomplete idea about their characteristics. The House of the Frescoes
is the only house for which comprehensive information has been
published, including plans, sections, and illustrated images of the
house and its decorations. Therefore, this research provides a glimpse
of this house and its relationship with the sea, including the extent of
its openness to the sea, the enjoyment of its inhabitants, and their
exploitation of its resources.
