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  • Kasbah of Melouka

  • 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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    Kasbah of Melouka
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    Kasbah of Melouka

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    fortification

    Castles and Fortresses

    Location

    Algeria

    Adrar

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    11th Century AD

    Islamic

    Islamic

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    Islamic Monuments

     

     

     

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