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Kasbah of Le Kef
Kasbah of Le Kef
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Kasbah of Le Kef
Kasbah of Le Kef is a fortification located in the city of El Kef, Tunisia. The kasbah was constructed in 1600 AD during the Ottoman rule of the local tribes and borders, as one of the many forts established for the monitoring of the local area. It played a major role in the defense of the city as well as administration which was conducted from the fort.
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Country: Tunisia
District: Kef Governorate
Category: Castles and Fortresses
Site History: 16th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Islamic
Later Cultures: Islamic
Site Features: Islamic Monuments
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Elevation: 733 m
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