Beni Isguen, Ghardaia, Algeria (© George Steinmetz/Corbis)

【January 13 2014】Beni Isguen exemplifies a style of building and civic planning specific to Islamic villages in the northern Sahara. The design of the densely packed village near Ghardaia, Algeria, allows for each home to get natural light and cooling breezes. Rooftops, often painted bright, are open for use as laundry areas and for outdoor sleeping during the hottest nights of the year.Explore breathtaking Gallery from the HuluTrip homepage over the past 5 years..