مجلة هيرودوت للعلوم الإنسانية والاجتماعية
Volume 10, Numéro 2, Pages 35-46
2026-07-18

Tamazight Language And Collective Memory: Orality, Literature, And Intangible Heritage.



Authors : Djelloudi Liza .

Abstract

The Amazigh language is a key element of collective memory in Algeria, mainly through its oral traditions. For a long time, knowledge, values, beliefs, and history were transmitted orally through folktales, songs, poetry, proverbs, and myths. These forms helped preserve a living cultural memory across generations. With the development of written Amazigh literature and its official recognition, this memory has become more fixed and widely shared, while also being reinterpreted. Contemporary Amazigh literature plays an important role in valuing intangible cultural heritage and expressing identity in new ways. However, globalization, social change, and the dominance of other languages create challenges for passing this heritage to younger generations. This study explores the link between the Amazigh language, collective memory, and intangible heritage, focusing on the shift from oral to written traditions and the challenges of preservation in modern Algeria.

Keywords

Amazigh language ; collective memory ; orality ; Amazigh literature ; intangible cultural heritage ; cultural identity

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