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El Atteuf
El Atteuf
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El Atteuf
El Atteuf, or Tajnint, is a town located in Ghardaia Province, Algeria. The town is distinguished by its history associated with the M'zab Valley, as it is considered one of the oldest towns founded by the Mozabites (Ibadi Berbers) in the region. El Atteuf was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982, as part of M'Zab Valley.
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Country: Algeria
District: Ghardaia Province
Category: Historic Cities and Regions
Site History: 11th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Islamic
Later Cultures: Islamic
Site Features: Islamic Monuments
World Heritage Site
Part of: M’Zab Valley
Date of Inscription: 1982
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