The enchantment of the labyrinths of the Libyan city

The enchantment of the labyrinths of the Libyan city

The enchantment of the labyrinths of the Libyan city of Ghadames with its attached houses like beehives.

The Ghadames antique houses have a special, open rooftops for women; The corridors that connect the roofs of the houses allow for free movement and hide them from the eyes of men.

Known as the "Pearl of the Sahara" of Libya, it is a large oasis in the middle of an arid geographical region, located on the borders with both Tunisia and Algeria.

Photography by George Steinmetz