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Ksar El Menia
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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Elevation: 426 m
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