Tichit

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Tichit
Tichit (Mauritania  )
Tichit
Tichit
Location in Mauritania
Coordinates: 18°25′N 9°27′W / 18.417, -9.45
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*
UNESCO World Heritage Site
State Party Flag of Mauritania 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.

Coordinates: 18°25′N, 9°27′W