This research highlights the role of urban heritage as
powerful economic and touristic resources in addition to its role as
an essential source for community development, as well as a
basis to conserve the local culture and urban identity. The
im
portant objective of maintaining the site aims at protecting the
values and the resources of the properties, as well as protecting
the core materials ensuring its integrity for the benefit of future
generations. The research aims to identify the concept of
protection and conservation of the historic areas and to clarify the
Al-Salehia is an concept (Buffer zones) or areas of protection.
