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Ancient Ksour of Ouadane, Chinguetti, Tichitt and Oualata

Mauritania
Ranked #4 of 9 attractions in Mauritania
5.0 of 5 stars 1 Review
Description: These fortified cities were built to serve camel carvans and are not easily accessible. Some still have fascinating mosques and decorated houses.
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RNBNY
New York City, New York
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8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 11, 2007
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One of the outposts along the caravan route, Chinguetti has been designated a World Heritage sight. Not far from Atar, it is an easy day trip into the desert using an all wheel drive truck. Today it is a shadow of it's former self, even less so than Timbuktu, but more inviting than the Malian trading post. A modern town... More

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