Memory

Living memory

An archive is not a pile of links. Kerkenniens organises traces by theme, period and context so 468 items remain usable without being confused with the present.

468editorial archives
6major themes

Six paths through the archives

Each theme is a gateway to connected material rather than another context-free menu.

Sea and fishing

Resources, boats, know-how and crossings

To understand Kerkennah is first to understand its relationship with the sea. This entry connects traditional fishing, boats, crossings, resources and transmitted practices.

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Heritage

Buildings, history, memory and places

Kerkennah heritage is not a frozen backdrop. It brings together inhabited places, traces, know-how and symbolic landmarks such as marabouts, museums or forts.

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Biodiversity

Fauna, flora, seagrass and fragile balances

Posidonia, turtles, cicadas, blue crabs and seagrass beds: biodiversity is at once an ecological wealth, a documentary resource and a warning signal for the archipelago.

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Culture

Language, gestures, stories, crafts and festivals

Traditions are not relics. They shape stories, habits and attachments to the archipelago, from weddings to embroidery and cultural events.

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Climate

Coastline, vulnerabilities, monitoring and adaptation

Erosion, rising waters, waste and pressure on ecosystems call for a finer reading of Kerkennah. This section connects observations, evidence and avenues for action.

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Villages

Living, dwelling and moving through the archipelago

Exploring Kerkennah also means connecting villages, their singularities and the stories attached to them. This entry provides orientation beyond a simple list.

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Browse the archives

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Historical archive

Départ de Vacances pour Kerkennah

Nous vous proposons une escapade de quelques lignes à travers l'extrait d'un carnet de voyage. Son auteur raconte le départ pour un séjour, toujours…

Historical archive

Omek houria salade de carottes épicées...

La recette Omek Houria est une recette tunisienne bien connue qui littéralement signifie ta maman (Omek) la fée (Houria). Sur une base épicée, cette…

Historical archive

Kerkennah, l'été arrive !

Juillet 2016, le mois de l'année où nous sommes si nombreux à rechercher les vacances, le soleil et la mer ! Beaucoup se concentrent sur les côtes…

Historical archive

Les bricks à l’œuf version kerkennienne

La feuille de brick est connue pour son origine tunisienne, son légendaire croustillant et sa légèreté inégalable. La recette des feuilles de brick…

Historical archive

Agir pour les écoliers de Kerkennah

Nous vous présentions les actions et projets au service de Kerkennah dans l'article . Dans les idées de projets pour l'archipel le page Idées de…

Historical archive

Penser et agir à Kerkennah pour Kerkennah

Enseignant, formateur et chef scout à Kerkennah, Naceur Zalila s'est beaucoup investi pour la communauté. Nous rendions hommage à son humanisme…

V1–V4 collections

Unique pages become visible again

Eighteen major historical pages have been taken out of migration quarantine and promoted to memory dossiers. They complement the 468 articles without being confused with new publications.

Historical V1–V4 page

A voir à Kerkennah

A historical gateway to places, sea activities, accommodation, food and curiosities around Kerkennah.

Historical V1–V4 page

Les Iles de Kerkennah

A foundation page on the archipelago, its geography, traditional activities, crafts and food.

Historical V1–V4 page

Technique de pêche : Charfiya, Pêcherie fixe

Historical dossier on charfia fishing, the Kerkennah traditional fishing technique inscribed in 2020 by UNESCO on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Historical V1–V4 page

Palmiers de Kerkennah

The palm tree as resource, material, landscape and component of traditional island practices.