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  • Beni Isguen

  • Beni Isguen

    Beni Isguen is a historical city located in Ghardaia Province, Algeria. It was founded in 14th century AD by the Ibadi Berbers. The city is distinguished by its fortifications such as walls and defensive towers, in addition to the old mosque. Beni Isguen was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982, as part of ​M'Zab Valley.
    The site is one of the elements that make up the UNESCO World Heritage site, M’Zab Valley.
    World Heritage Site
    Beni Isguen
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    Beni Isguen

    World Heritage Site

    Date of Inscription

    1982

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    Historic Cities and Regions

    Location

    Algeria

    Ghardaia

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    14th Century AD

    Islamic

    Islamic

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    Islamic Monuments

     

     

     

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