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'''Chinguetti''' is a town in north western [[Mauritania]], lying on the [[Adrar Plateau]] east of [[Atar]]. It is known as a religious centre, and was formerly a focus for [[trans-Saharan trade]] routes. |
'''Chinguetti''' is a town in north western [[Mauritania]], lying on the [[Adrar Plateau]] east of [[Atar, Mauritania|Atar]]. It is known as a religious centre, and was formerly a focus for [[trans-Saharan trade]] routes. |
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Notable buildings in the town include [[Chinguetti Mosque]], a former [[French Foreign Legion]] [[fortress]] and a tall [[watertower]]. The old quarter of the Chinguetti is home to five [[Koran]]ic libraries. |
Notable buildings in the town include [[Chinguetti Mosque]], a former [[French Foreign Legion]] [[fortress]] and a tall [[watertower]]. The old quarter of the Chinguetti is home to five [[Koran]]ic libraries. |
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Revision as of 18:30, 13 December 2004
Chinguetti is a town in north western Mauritania, lying on the Adrar Plateau east of Atar. It is known as a religious centre, and was formerly a focus for trans-Saharan trade routes.
Notable buildings in the town include Chinguetti Mosque, a former French Foreign Legion fortress and a tall watertower. The old quarter of the Chinguetti is home to five Koranic libraries.