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Ksar Bouziri
Ksar Bouziri
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
Approximate Location
Elevation: 420 m
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Ksar Bouziri
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Cave dwelling and the world of ksour in southern Tunisia
Ksar Bouziri
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