Libya: Ghadames
Written byHaitham Sabbah
Highlander says that the Libyan city of Ghadames is renowned for its unique style of architecture, traditions and culture. Amongst these interesting traditions is the one found in a typical Ghadames home where a small peephole is made into the front door. A visitor would look through it inside the house at a reflection in a mirror hung on the wall opposite the door. This mirror reflects the picture of an oil lamp placed on a shelf.
There are 6 positions for the lamp, and these positions inform the visitor of what’s going on in this home and so help him to act/decide accordingly. Have a look at an artist's drawing and a brief explanatory text of what Highlander is talking about.
Written byHaitham Sabbah
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I’m so jealous… When I was in southern Tunisia in November I desperately wanted to be able to cross the border to visit Ghadames. Unfortunately, there’s no border crossing in that part of the country, even though Ghadames is just on the opposite side. That, and the fact that we Americans still can’t Libyan visas on short notice. Oh well….