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  • Podor

  • Podor

    Podor is a town located in Saint-Louis Region, Senegal. The town was the location of the ancient state Takrur and also It is home to a ruined French colonial fort, built in 1854 AD as a center for gold trading.
    Archaeological Site
    Podor
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    Podor

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    Historic Cities and Regions

    Location

    Senegal

    Saint-Louis

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    11th Century AD

    Takrur

    French

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    French Monuments

     

     

     

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