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Ksar Ouled Debbab
Ksar Ouled Debbab
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Ksar Ouled Debbab
Ksar Ouled Debbab is a fortified ksar, located in the Tataouine Governorate in southern Tunisia. It was built by North African Berber communities to repel the attacks of the Bedouin tribes. The palace consists of a group of rooms that are used for dwelling and storing grain and crops.
Site Information
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
Exact Location
Elevation: 320 m
UNESCO
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