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Ksar Ouled Soltane

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Ksar Ouled Soltane

Ksar Ouled Soltane is a fortified granary, or ksar, located in Tataouine Governorate, southern Tunisia. It was built by North African Berber communities to provide protection against Bedouin attacks.

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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

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