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Ksar Ouled Soltane
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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