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Ksar of Taghit
Ksar of Taghit
by Chettouh Nabil, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Ksar of Taghit
Ksar of Taghit is a historical fortified village located in Béchar Province, Algeria. The history of the village dates back to the 11th century AD, as it was a destination for many tribes throughout its long history.
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Country: Algeria
District: Béchar Province
Category: Castles and Fortresses
Site History: 11th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Islamic
Later Cultures: Islamic
Site Features: Islamic Monuments
UNESCO Tentative List
Part of: The foggaras oasis and ksour of the Grand Erg Occidental
Date of Submission: 2002
Exact Location
Elevation: 618 m
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