Tichit
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Tichit | |
Location in Mauritania | |
Coordinates: | |
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Country | Mauritania |
Region | Tagant |
Tichit (Arabic: تيشيت) is a town at the foot of the Tagant plateau in central/south Mauritania. It was founded in about 1150 and is known for its vernacular architecture. The main industry in Tichit is date farming, and the town is also home to a small museum.
Ancient Ksour of Ouadane, Chinguetti, Tichitt and Oualata* | |
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UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
State Party | Mauritania |
Type | Cultural |
Criteria | iii, iv, v |
Reference | 750 |
Region† | Arab States |
Inscription history | |
Inscription | 1996 (20th Session) |
* Name as inscribed on World Heritage List. † Region as classified by UNESCO. |