The reality of historical cultural monuments in Algeria between the preservation strategy and the mechanisms of tourist attraction

Abstract

Historical cultural monuments are a cultural wealth, as they are an extension of what was built by vast human civilizations in ancient times and during different historical eras, With rich and diverse human experiences, it represents the identity of peoples and nations, From this concept, it was necessary to adhere to its originality and heritage and preserve it, as cultural monuments in particular and heritage in general are the reflecting mirror of any civilization, Man’s relationship with heritage is an organic relationship that represents his identity and cultural roots, and is linked in his awareness to cultural, historical, architectural, religious, social, political, and artistic dimensions alike, The tourism sector is one of the important sectors in the countries' economy as it is an important economic resource and a source of national income that generates hard currency, Studies have shown that heritage tourists stay longer and spend more compared to other types of tourists, in addition to the fact that travel costs in heritage tourism are lower and thus provide an opportunity for a larger number of people to do it, This research paper will attempt to address the following points:

- The reality of historical cultural monuments in Algeria.

- Official and civil sponsorship of cultural monuments in Algeria

- The strategy that must be followed to preserve historical cultural monuments in Algeria