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Yatakala
Yatakala
Yatakala is a small village and archaeological site located in the Tillabéri Region in far northwest Niger. The site is famous for the discovery of clay beads (terracotta beads) dating back to the 4th century AD.
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Country: Niger
District: Tillabéri Region
Category: Historic Cities and Regions
Site History: 4th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Hausa, Fula and Tuareg people
Later Cultures: Mixed
Site Features: Mixed Monuments
UNESCO Tentative List
Part of: The Niger River, the Islands and the Valley
Date of Submission: 2006
Exact Location
Elevation: 244 m
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