Ksar El Menia

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Ksar El Menia

Ksar El Menia, formerly Ksar El Goléa, is a hsitoric Berber fortified village located in the town of El Menia in Ghardaia Province, Algeria. It was built in the 10th century AD by Zenata tribe, an Amazigh tribe and one of the largest Berber confederations.

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Country: Algeria

District: Ghardaia Province

Category: Castles and Fortresses

Site History: 10th Century AD

Oldest Culture: Islamic

Later Cultures: Islamic

Site Features: Islamic Monuments

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