Les Odonymes Constantinois : Une Tentative De Préservation D'un Patrimoine Historique Urbain

Abstract

Les odonymes constantinois sont plus que de simples repères urbains. Ces noms de rues dépassent leur fonction de signalétique pour démontrer des choix culturels et politiques. Entre héritage colonial et réappropriation nationale, ces démarqueurs spatiaux révèlent un patrimoine exceptionnel. Cet article les examine en tant qu’instrument de préservation de l’héritage urbain de Constantine. Street names in the city of Constantine represent far more than functional elements of urban navigation. As symbolic markers of space, they reflect complex historical, cultural, and political dynamics that have shaped the city over time. Partly inherited from the colonial period and subsequently redefined in the post-independence era, these odonyms illustrate processes of rupture, continuity, and national reappropriation. Through an examination of street-naming practices, this article highlights how Constantine’s urban space serves as a repository of collective memory and a tool for constructing national narratives. The study emphasizes the crucial role of odonyms in preserving urban heritage, demonstrating their ability to embed local history into everyday life while reinforcing the relationship between memory, territory, and identity