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Kasbah of Melouka
Kasbah of Melouka
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Kasbah of Melouka
Kasbah of Melouka is a historical Ksar (fortified village) located in Melouka, Ouled Ahmed Timmi, Touat region in Adrar Province in Algeria. It was built in the early 11th century AD. The Kasbah houses a treasury filled with manuscripts that represent the cultural and scientific heritage of the area.
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Country: Algeria
District: Adrar Province
Category: Castles and Fortresses
Site History: 11th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Islamic
Later Cultures: Islamic
Site Features: Islamic Monuments
UNESCO Tentative List
Part of: The foggaras oasis and ksour of the Grand Erg Occidental
Date of Submission: 2002
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