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Ksar of Tamentit
Ksar of Tamentit
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Ksar of Tamentit
Ksar of Tamentit is a historical fortified village located in Adrar Province, Algeria. The history of the village dates back to the 10th or 11th century AD, when the village of Tamentit was a focus of attention for the tribes because of its strategic location in the areas of water availability in the heart of the desert.
Site Information
Country: Algeria
District: Adrar Province
Category: Castles and Fortresses
Site History: 10th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Berber
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: 241 m
UNESCO
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