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Ksar Beni Barka
Ksar Beni Barka
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Ksar Beni Barka
Ksar Beni Barka is a ruined fortified ksar, located in the Tataouine Governorate in southern Tunisia. It was built by North African Berber communities to repel the attacks of the Bedouin tribes. The building consists of a group of rooms that are used for dwelling and storing grain and crops.
Site Information
Country: Tunisia
District: Tataouine Governorate
Category: Castles and Fortresses
Site History: 15th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Berber
Later Cultures: Islamic
Site Features: Islamic Monuments
UNESCO Tentative List
Part of: Cave dwelling and the world of ksour in southern Tunisia
Date of Submission: 2020
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