Structural approach to restoration and conservation of Moroccan Kasbahs,using multimedia and oracle based ontology: the case of Kasbah des Caids in Tamnougalt,Morocco

The original purpose of kasbahs has changed over centuries. mostly built as protective castles at the trade routes,many kasbahs were converted and are meanwhile partly completely desolate. the prevention of kasbahs is only suitable with an economic restoration concept and an efficient application. this often means the adaption of the unique character of these earth buildings to nowadays requirements. because of the complexity and the size of the kasbahs with its various different historical utilization concepts,an efficient planning is necessary. an ontology based on oracle is a suitable way for the investigation,documentation and restoration,resting on a master plan. the contribution presents the multiversal facets of the information management during the restoration process of kasbah tamnougalt and the basis of this ontology of a long-term master plan.