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Ksar Bouziri

Ksar Bouziri is a fortified ksar, located in the Tataouine Governorate in southern Tunisia. It was built by North African Berber communities to provide protection against Bedouin attacks. The Ksar includes several rooms that were used for storing grain and crops.

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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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