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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.
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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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Elevation: 539 m
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