Melika

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Melika

Melika, or At mlichet, is a historical city located between Ghardaïa and Beni Isguen in Ghardaia Province, Algeria. It was founded by the Ibadi Berbers in 12th century AD. Melika was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982, as part of ​M'Zab Valley.

Site Information

Country: Algeria

District: Ghardaia Province

Category: Historic Cities and Regions

Site History: 12th Century AD

Oldest Culture: Islamic

Later Cultures: Islamic

Site Features: Islamic Monuments

World Heritage Site

Part of: M’Zab Valley

Date of Inscription: 1982

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