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Simulación de movilidad viaria en la región minera de Sisapo y Almadén en época romana: aplicación de análisis de redes (SIG)
Get PDFThis article examines mobility in the Roman mining micro-region of Almadén, focusing on the road networks that facilitated the extraction and transport of cinnabar (minium). This region is located in the southeastern part of the province of Ciudad Real, bordering the provinces of Badajoz and Córdoba. Through an interdisciplinary approach, combining historical and archaeological analysis with Geographic Information System (GIS) tools, the authors reconstruct the secondary mobility network and examine its role in the territorial and economic organisation of the region during the Roman period.
The research employs the MADO (Optimal Displacement Accumulation Model) and GIS technologies to simulate the routes that connected mining centres to major distribution hubs, such as Córdoba, through primary routes like the Corduba-Sisapo road. The study integrates several datasets, including topographical analyses, ancient literary sources, and archaeological findings, to determine plausible paths for the transport of cinnabar.
The findings highlight the strategic significance of ‘Cerro de las Monas’, identified as a crucial node within the secondary road network. This site’s prominence is supported by its advantageous location, proximity to mining centres, and the archaeological remains indicative of its role in facilitating cinnabar transport. In addition, the study explores the wider settlement hierarchy in the region, with Sisapo standing out as the administrative and logistical hub for cinnabar production and distribution. This settlement probably played a pivotal role in controlling regional mobility and overseeing resource management.
The research demonstrates how settlements such as ‘Cerro de las Monas’ and Sisapo functioned collaboratively to optimise cinnabar extraction and distribution. Sisapo’s position as the mining capital of Hispania consolidated its role in connecting local and imperial economic networks. From Sisapo, cinnabar would have reached Córdoba, where it was integrated into the larger Roman transport system, enabling its distribution across the Empire.
Methodologically, the use of the MADO is particularly valuable to study areas where primary infrastructure left minimal physical traces. By simulating optimal routes based on topography, resource accessibility, and distances between settlements, this approach offers a new way to reconstruct mobility systems in historically complex landscapes. Additionally, GIS technology contributes to a comprehensive visualisation of the landscape, enhancing our understanding of how mobility networks evolved and operated within their historical contexts. These digital tools not only allow the reconstruction of ancient routes but also provide a framework for exploring human-environment interactions and the socio-economic dynamics of Roman mining regions.
This article also reflects on the broader implications of network analysis in archaeology, particularly its potential to explore the intersection of human activities and natural landscapes. By applying these methods to the Almadén mining micro-region, the research offers a case study that underscores the importance of integrating digital tools with traditional archaeological approaches. The insights gained here can serve as a methodological reference for future studies focused on mobility, resource management, and territorial organisation in other Roman provinces.
Finally, the article situates the Almadén mining region within the broader economic framework of the Roman Empire. Hispania's ability to efficiently manage cinnabar extraction and transport solidified its position as a vital supplier of mercury. The research underlines the value of hierarchical resource management in sustaining the economy and demonstrates how local dynamics in mining regions could influence larger imperial systems.
In conclusion, this study underscores the worth of interdisciplinary approaches for understanding mobility networks in mining regions. By reconstructing the infrastructure and logistics of the Almadén region, it contributes not only to the historical understanding of Roman Hispania but also to the methodological advancement of landscape archaeology. The results of this research provide a foundation for comparative studies in Roman mining and mobility systems, offering new perspectives on natural resources organisation and exploitation in the ancient world.Este artículo analiza la movilidad en época romana en la microrregión minera de Almadén y su articulación territorial, centrándose en las redes de caminos que permitieron la evacuación del cinabrio (minium). Mediante el modelo de acumulación de desplazamiento óptimo (MADO) y tecnologías de Sistemas de Información Geográfica (SIG), se simula la red secundaria de vías, esenciales para comprender la circulación en un territorio cuya infraestructura primaria dejó escasa huella arqueológica. Considerando los factores de transporte y orografía, junto con las fuentes antiguas y la cultura material, se han reconstruido rutas posibles para el transporte del mineral hacia Córdoba, principal centro redistribuidor. Además, se revisan los asentamientos jerarquizados de la región, destacando el papel del yacimiento del Cerro de las Monas como eje económico y logístico clave. Paralelamente, se subraya la relevancia de Sisapo: capital administrativa del cinabrio hispano y responsable de la gestión y explotación de este recurso estratégico. El objetivo principal de la investigación es resaltar el papel fundamental que jugó el Cerro de las Monas en la organización económica de esta región minera; además, se exploran las posibilidades interpretativas que ofrecen los análisis SIG, como los modelos de redes de movilidad. Los resultados obtenidos aportan nuevas perspectivas sobre la organización territorial en contextos mineros y abren líneas de investigación comparativa que podrían ayudar a identificar patrones de movilidad en otras regiones productivas del Imperio
El altar perdido del santuario ptolemaico de Hermópolis Magna (Egipto): reconstrucción hipotética y publicación de las labores de excavación de Rizkallah Makramallah
Get PDFThe research tackles the study, publication, and hypothetical three-dimensional (3D) reconstruction of a mudbrick construction from the Ptolemaic period, situated within a Hellenistic sanctuary at Hermopolis Magna in Middle Egypt. The sanctuary site was excavated in 1945 by Rizkallah Makramallah, a former lecturer at Alexandria University, whose findings remained largely unpublished and obscure until the present study. This study enhances our understanding of the reconstruction potential of the mudbrick construction, proposed as a lost Hellenistic altar, in relation to the broader sanctuary complex. Furthermore, it elucidates the architectural and spatial planning dynamics between Hellenistic sanctuaries at Hermopolis Magna and Alexandria; this provides novel comparative insights into the religious, civic, and ceremonial functionalities of such monuments throughout the Ptolemaic period. With the inaugural academic publication of Makramallah’s excavation findings, derived from his photographic archives now preserved at the British Museum, the Hermopolis Magna sanctuary is reconstructed with enhanced detail and coherence, significantly transforming scholarly interpretations of both the monument and its functional context. The significant challenges faced included the absence of field notes, architectural drawings, or published plans; thus, it was necessary to rely on meticulous visual analyses of the photographic evidence captured from multiple perspectives and in different preservation conditions. These images underwent interpretative and comparative scrutiny; they were integrated into advanced 2D and 3D digital modelling software to reconstruct the monument's form, proportions, layout, and architectural characteristics. The reconstructed structure is subsequently examined in relation to typologically analogous Hellenistic altars discovered in Egypt, mainland Greece, and Asia Minor. This multidisciplinary approach not only revitalises an overlooked aspect of the sanctuary, but also enhances the broader understanding of the topographical, urban, and religious landscapes of Hermopolis Magna during the Graeco-Roman period. This research also proposes novel hypotheses concerning spatial organisation, monumentality, cultic accessibility, and ritual practices within provincial Ptolemaic sacred architecture.La investigación aborda el estudio, la publicación y la reconstrucción hipotética tridimensional (3D) de una construcción de adobe del período ptolemaico, situada dentro de un santuario helenístico en Hermópolis Magna, en el Egipto Medio. El sitio del santuario fue excavado en 1945 por Rizkallah Makramallah, antiguo profesor de la Universidad de Alejandría, cuyos hallazgos permanecieron en gran parte inéditos y poco conocidos hasta el presente estudio. Esta investigación amplía nuestra comprensión del potencial de reconstrucción de la estructura de adobe, propuesta como un altar helenístico perdido, en relación con el conjunto más amplio del santuario. Además, aclara la dinámica de planificación arquitectónica y espacial entre los santuarios helenísticos de Hermópolis Magna y Alejandría, proporcionando nuevos conocimientos comparativos sobre las funciones religiosas, cívicas y ceremoniales de estos monumentos a lo largo del período ptolemaico. El estudio enfrenta los importantes desafíos derivados de la ausencia de notas de campo, dibujos arquitectónicos o planos publicados; así se hizo necesario realizar un análisis visual meticuloso de la evidencia fotográfica capturada desde múltiples perspectivas y en diversos estados de conservación. Estas imágenes fueron sometidas a un escrutinio interpretativo y comparativo, integrándolas en software avanzado de modelado digital 2D y 3D; se pudo así reconstruir la forma, las proporciones, el diseño y las características arquitectónicas del monumento. La estructura reconstruida se examina a continuación en relación con altares helenísticos análogos desde el punto de vista tipológico, descubiertos en Egipto, Grecia continental y Asia Menor. Este enfoque multidisciplinario no solo revitaliza un aspecto previamente olvidado del santuario, sino que también mejora la comprensión global de los paisajes topográficos, urbanos y religiosos de Hermópolis Magna durante el período grecorromano. Además, este trabajo propone nuevas hipótesis sobre la organización espacial, la monumentalidad, la accesibilidad al culto y las prácticas rituales dentro de la arquitectura sagrada ptolemaica provincial
La representación del género no binario en las prácticas artísticas contemporáneas desde una mirada antropológica
Get PDFContemporary art serves as a fundamental vehicle for exploring and representing non-binary gender identities, challenging normative conventions and expanding the boundaries of artistic expression. Through the works of Ryan Young, Lukas Avendaño, and Álvaro Laiz, this article examines how their art brings visibility to this reality from historical, anthropological, and decolonial perspectives. In doing so, it highlights the construction of new identity narratives, offering fresh perspectives on gender.El arte contemporáneo es un vehículo fundamental para la exploración y representación de las identidades de género no binarias, desafiando las convenciones normativas y ampliando los límites de la expresión artística. A través de la obra de Ryan Young, Lukas Avendaño y Álvaro Laiz, este artículo incide en cómo sus obras visibilizan esta realidad desde una mirada histórica, antropológica y decolonial, poniendo en boga la construcción de nuevas narrativas identitarias y ofreciendo así nuevas perspectivas sobre el género
conversando con... Pezo Von Ellrichshausen
No full textPezo von Ellrichshausen is an art and architecture studio founded in 2002 by Mauricio Pezo and Sofi a von Ellrichshausen. They live and work in southern Chile, in a farm at the foot of the Andes Mountains. They are Louis Kahn Visiting Professors at Yale University, have been Professors of the Practice at AAP Cornell University and visiting critics at the GSD Harvard University, UC Berkeley, Tokyo University, IIT in Chicago, the University of Texas in Austin, Porto Academy and at the Pontifi cia Universidad Católica de Chile. Their work has been exhibited at the Royal Academy of Arts in London, the MAXXI in Rome and as part of the Permanent Collection at the Art Institute of Chicago, the Carnegie Museum and the Museum of Modern Art in New York. They have been invited to the Venice Biennale International Architecture Exhibition (2010, 2016), where they also were the curators for the Chilean Pavilion in 2008. Among other venues, they have lectured at MIT, Princeton University, Columbia University, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Architecture League of New York, the Tate Modern, the Victoria & Albert Museum, the Alvar Aalto Symposium and the Royal Institute of British Architects. Their work has been distinguished with the Mies Crown Hall Americas Emerge Prize by IIT, the Rice Design Alliance Prize, the Iberoamerican Architecture Biennial Award and the Chilean Architecture Biennial Award. The Studio’s work has been widely published and edited in monographic issues of El Croquis, AV in Madrid, A+U in Tokyo, 2G in Barcelona and in the books Spatial Structure and Window Wall (Architectural Publisher B) and Naïve Intention (Actar). Mauricio Pezo (b. Renaico, Chile, 1973) completed a Master is in Architecture at the Universidad Católica and a degree in Architecture at the Universidad del Bío-Bío. He has been awarded the Young Architect Prize by the Chilean Architects Association and the Municipal Art Prize by the Concepcion City Hall. Sofi a von Ellrichshausen (b. Bariloche, Argentina, 1976) holds a degree in Architecture from the Universidad de Buenos Aires where she was distinguished with the FADU- UBA Honours Diploma. She was the president of the jury at the Venice Biennale International Architecture Exhibition (2018).Pezo von Ellrichshausen es un estudio de arte y arquitectura fundado en 2002 por Mauricio Pezo y Sofía von Ellrichshausen. Viven y trabajan al sur de Chile, en una granja al pie de la Cordillera de los Andes. Pezo y Von Ellrichshausen comparten la Louis Kahn Visiting Professorship en Yale University y han ocupado la cátedra Professor of the Practice en el AAP Cornell University. Tambien han sido profesores en el GSD Harvard University, UC Berkeley, Tokyo University, el IIT de Chicago, el UTSOA de la University of Texas, la Porto Academy y en la Universidad Católica de Chile. Su obra ha sido expuesta en la Royal Academy of Arts de Londres, el MAXXI en Roma y como parte de la Colección Permanente del Art Institute de Chicago, del Carnegie Museum y del Museo de Arte Moderno de Nueva York. Han sido invitados a la Exposición Internacional de Arquitectura de La Biennale di Venezia (2010, 2016), donde además fueron los Curadores del pabellón Chileno en 2008. Entre otras instituciones, han dictado conferencias en el MIT, Princeton University, Columbia University, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Architecture League de Nueva York, Tate Modern, Victoria & Albert Museum, y el Royal Institute of British Architects. El trabajo del estudio ha sido distinguido con el Premio Emergente Mies Crown Hall de America del IIT (Chicago, 2014), el Premio de la Rice Design Alliance (Houston, 2012), el Premio de la V Bienal Iberoamericana de Arquitectura y Urbanismo (Montevideo, 2006), el Premio de la XV Bienal de Arquitectura de Chile (Santiago, 2006) y el Premio Regional de Arquitectura Concepción, 2014). Su obra ha sido ampliamente publicada y compilada en ediciones monográfi cas de El Croquis (Madrid, 2022), AV (Madrid, 2017), A+U (Tokio, 2013), 2G (Barcelona, 2012), ARQ (Santiago, 2007) y en los libros Spatial Structure (B Architecture publisher) and Naïve Intention (Actar). Mauricio Pezo (n. Renaico, Chile, 1973) obtuvo el grado de Magíster en Arquitectura en la Universidad Católica de Chile (Santiago, 1998), el título de Arquitecto por la Universidad del Bío-Bío (Concepción, 1999) y ha sido distinguido con el Premio Arquitecto Joven otorgado por el Colegio de Arquitectos de Chile (Santiago, 2006) y el Premio Municipal de Arte (Concepción, 2013). Sofía von Ellrichshausen (n. Bariloche, Argentina, 1976) es Arquitecta egresada de la Universidad de Buenos Aires donde fue destacada con el Diploma de Honor FADU-UBA (Buenos Aires, 2002). En 2018 fue presidente del jurado de la Exposición Internacional de Arquitectura de La Biennale di Venezia
Más allá del desagüe: priorización de zonas agrícolas aptas para reutilización de aguas residuales mediante SIG y análisis multicriterio
Get PDFIn the context of global water stress and the increasing water demand, it is crucial to promote the use of alternative water sources, such as treated wastewater. The article presents a methodology to identify the most suitable locations for reusing an excess of treated wastewater for agricultural purposes, applied to the specific case of the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) of Cadellada in Chile. The methodology is based on technical, economic and environmental criteria, evaluated by a panel of experts using multicriteria decision analysis tools such as the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and the Simple Additive Weighting (SAW). Using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), different maps were generated, where four areas were identified as suitable for irrigation. The proposed approach provides a multifunctional and versatile tool that enables water reuse planning, promoting and enhancing the efficient and sustainable use of this valuable resource.Ante la situación de estrés hídrico global y la creciente demanda de agua, se vuelve fundamental promover la revalorización de fuentes alternativas como las aguas residuales regeneradas. El presente artículo propone una metodología para identificar las mejores localizaciones en las cuales reutilizar un excedente de agua regenerada con fines agrícolas, aplicado al caso concreto de la Planta de Tratamiento de Aguas Servidas (PTAS) de la Cadellada en Chile. La metodología se basa en la combinación de criterios técnicos, económicos y medioambientales, evaluados por un panel de expertos mediante herramientas de análisis multicriterio como el Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) y el Simple Additive Weighting (SAW). A través de Sistemas de Información Geográfica (SIG), se generan mapas donde se identifican cuatro zonas óptimas para irrigación. Se constituye así una herramienta multifuncional y versátil que permite planificar la reutilización hídrica, incentivando la revalorización y promoviendo una gestión más eficiente y sostenible de un recurso de gran valor
Intelligent (but artificial) Feedback in Spanish as a Foreign Language: Evaluation of ChatGPT and Claude as Text Correction Tools
Get PDFThis research analyses the potential and limitations of two artificial intelligence models (ChatGPT 4 and Claude 3.7) as feedback tools for texts written by students of Spanish as a foreign language. Using selected texts from the CEDEL2 corpus, the study evaluates these models' ability to provide pedagogically appropriate corrections. The qualitative analysis focuses on four criteria: accuracy in error detection, clarity of explanations, pedagogical adequacy, and potential problems. Results reveal that both models show high precision in detecting basic errors but present significant limitations such as overcorrection and difficulties adapting explanations to the student's level. Claude stands out for its systematic structure, while ChatGPT excels in humanizing feedback. Based on these findings, we propose an integrated model to implement these tools in the Spanish language classroom, where the teacher maintains a crucial role as mediator, and we offer practical recommendations to maximize their benefits while minimizing their risks
Between waiting and project: a comparative assessment of eight meanwhile urbanism
Get PDFThis article defines temporary urbanism as a set of practices that activate vacant land by testing programs, rules, and alliances before their consolidation. It distinguishes between two main interpretations: the first, “meanwhile urbanism,” seeks to provide a solution during the transitional period in an interrupted urban process by assigning temporary uses and activities until the planned future development takes place. The second approach views time as a process of adaptation and demonstration to reach a more robust and community-driven consensus.
Focusing on “meanwhile urbanism,” the study analyses eight European case studies and identifies four main typologies: 1. Community-led participatory uses on small plots; 2. Interventions creating temporary recreational spaces with environmental and educational value; 3. Projects using modular infrastructures to address equipment or service deficits; 4. Large-scale developments incorporating temporary uses to maintain social engagement during long-term implementation.
The results confirms that community participation, flexible design, and local appropriation are critical to strengthening social fabric and place identity. These interventions, varying greatly in duration, demonstrate that interim uses can adapt without obstructing final projects.
The article concludes that temporary urbanism should be regarded as a dynamic complement to formal urban planning and could be very useful in Valencian Community where extensive undeveloped lands exist
Clases virtuales en educación superior: análisis de factores de influencia al rendimiento académico en una universidad pública de México
Get PDFHigher education institutions have diversified their educational offerings through virtual modalities in order to meet the demand for flexible learning environments and enhanced use of digital technologies. However, this modality entails specific pedagogical challenges that became particularly evident during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially in relation to assessment practices and academic support. In this context, the present study examines the academic performance of students enrolled in virtual courses delivered in 2024 at the Faculty of Languages, Tijuana campus, of the Autonomous University of Baja California. The analysis considers faculty training level, the feedback provided by teachers, and the interactions implemented within the institutional learning platform as key analytical factors. A quantitative study with an explanatory–correlational scope was conducted, analyzing data from 662 undergraduate students enrolled in the Bachelor’s Degree in Language Teaching, distributed across 33 courses taught by 22 instructors. Descriptive statistics, analysis of variance, and correlation tests were employed. The findings indicate that faculty training level, measured by the number of professional development courses completed, did not show a statistically significant relationship with academic performance. In contrast, teacher-provided feedback emerged as a determining factor, as significant differences in students’ academic performance were observed. These findings highlight the importance of prioritizing pedagogical practices focused on formative feedback and learning support in virtual environments, providing relevant empirical evidence to inform institutional decision-making aimed at improving educational quality in higher education.Las instituciones de educación superior han diversificado su oferta educativa mediante modalidades virtuales, con las cuales se pretende satisfacer la demanda de espacios flexibles y aprovechamiento tecnológico. No obstante, esta modalidad plantea desafíos pedagógicos específicos que se hicieron particularmente visibles durante la pandemia de la COVID-19, como la evaluación y el acompañamiento académico. En ese tenor, el presente estudio analiza el rendimiento académico de estudiantes en asignaturas virtuales impartidas durante el año 2024 en la Facultad de Idiomas Tijuana de la Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, considerando como factores de análisis el nivel de habilitación docente, la retroalimentación proporcionada y las interacciones implementadas en la plataforma institucional. Se desarrolló un estudio cuantitativo con alcance explicativo-correlacional, analizando datos correspondientes a 662 estudiantes de la licenciatura en Enseñanza de Lenguas, distribuidos en 33 cursos impartidos por 22 docentes. Para el análisis se emplearon estadísticos descriptivos, análisis de varianza y pruebas de correlación. Los resultados evidencian que el nivel de habilitación docente, medido a partir del número de cursos de capacitación, no mostró una relación estadísticamente significativa con el rendimiento académico. En contraste, la retroalimentación proporcionada por el docente se identificó como un factor determinante, al presentar diferencias significativas en el rendimiento académico de los estudiantes. Estos hallazgos subrayan la importancia de priorizar prácticas pedagógicas centradas en la retroalimentación formativa y el acompañamiento del aprendizaje en entornos virtuales, aportando evidencia empírica relevante para la toma de decisiones institucionales orientadas a la mejora de la calidad educativa en la educación superior
Creencias, experiencia y autopercepción de competencias en escritura académica de los estudiantes del grado de Psicología.
Get PDFThis study explored the beliefs, experiences, and self-perception of competencies among second-year Psychology students at the University of Barcelona regarding academic writing. An online questionnaire was administered to students from all groups enrolled in the compulsory course "Child Development" during the 2024–2025 academic year and was completed by 63.33% of the enrolled students (N=171). The questionnaire included both Likert-scale and open-ended questions about beliefs regarding the functions and characteristics of academic writing, experience with academic writing at university, and self-perception of competencies. Students valued reflection and learning as important functions of academic writing, while they perceived that the instructors assigned less importance to these elements. As defining characteristics of academic writing, they prioritized clarity and coherence in writing but considered the use of technical vocabulary, academic style, and citation and referencing norms to be less important _areas in which they also felt less competent. They reported having more experience with group writing than individual writing, perceived differences between group and individual writing, and identified specific challenges related to collaborative writing. They showed a positive self-perception of their academic writing skills but considered that they would need more practice and training to improve them. The results revealed both alignments and discrepancies between students’ perceived competencies and the difficulties identified by teachers in previous studies. Technical-academic features of writing, the challenges of collaborative writing, and argumentation skills were identified as key areas to address in future teaching improvement initiatives.Este estudio exploró las creencias, experiencia y autopercepción de competencias de los estudiantes de segundo curso del grado de Psicología de la Universidad de Barcelona con respecto a la escritura académica. Se aplicó un cuestionario en línea a los estudiantes de los grupos de la asignatura obligatoria "Desarrollo en la Infancia" durante el curso 2024-2025, que fue contestado por el 63.3% de los matriculados (N=171). El cuestionario contenía preguntas en escala tipo Likert y abiertas sobre creencias acerca de las funciones y características de la escritura académica; experiencia en escritura académica en la universidad y autopercepción de competencias). Los estudiantes valoraron la reflexión y el aprendizaje como funciones relevantes de la escritura académica, mientras que consideraron que los profesores les concedían menor importancia. Como características propias de la escritura académica, priorizaron la claridad y la coherencia del texto, pero valoraron menos el uso de vocabulario técnico, el empleo de un estilo académico y la aplicación de las normas de citación y referencia, aspectos en los que también se sentían menos competentes. Manifestaron tener más experiencia en escritura en grupo que individual, percibieron diferencias entre la escritura individual y la grupal e identificaron algunos retos propios de esta última. Mostraron una autopercepción positiva de sus habilidades de escritura académica, pero consideraron que necesitarían más práctica y formación para mejorarlas. Los resultados reflejaron coincidencias y discrepancias entre las competencias percibidas por los estudiantes y las dificultades identificadas por el profesorado en estudios previos. Las características más técnico-académicas de la escritura, la escritura en colaboración, las habilidades de argumentación, y la autorregulación durante el proceso de escribir se evidenciaron como aspectos a abordar en futuras iniciativas de mejora docente
The royal palace at the Mechouar citadel in Tlemcen (Algeria): from excavation to reconstruction
Get PDFSince independence, Algeria has devoted particular attention to its architectural heritage by enacting legislation aimed at its protection and preservation against threats that could lead to its disappearance. Among the most significant is Law No. 98-04 on the Protection of Cultural Heritage (1998), along with subsequent complementary regulatory texts. Within this framework, extensive programs for the restoration of historical landmarks have been launched across various regions of the country. The city of Tlemcen has notably distinguished itself as one of the main urban centers to experience a significant wave of restoration works, especially during 2010 and 2011 in preparation for the “Tlemcen, Capital of Islamic Culture 2011” event. Among the most prominent of these projects is the reconstruction of the Royal Palace at the Mechouar Citadel, which represented a unique intervention on an archaeological and architectural site of this scale. This study aims to trace the trajectory of the palace from the archaeological excavations that uncovered its remains to its eventual reconstruction, while providing a critical analysis of this experience in terms of methodology and outcomes. The goal is to contribute to the scholarly discussion on the challenges and implications of reconstruction as a strategy for the preservation of architectural heritage in Algeria