World Heritage Identification Number: 362
World Heritage since: 1986
Category: Cultural Heritage
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: 🇱🇾 Libya
Continent: Africa
UNESCO World Region: Arab States
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The Old Town of Ghadamès: A Timeless Oasis Pearl in the Heart of the Sahara
The Old Town of Ghadamès, nestled within the vast expanse of the Sahara Desert, is a testament to human resilience and ingenuity. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986, this ancient city stands as a beacon of cultural preservation, showcasing a unique blend of pre-Saharan traditions and architectural innovations.
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Ghadamès, known as 'the pearl of the desert', stands in an oasis. It is one of the oldest pre-Saharan cities and an outstanding example of a traditional settlement. Its domestic architecture is characterized by a vertical division of functions: the ground floor used to store supplies; then another floor for the family, overhanging covered alleys that create what is almost an underground network of passageways; and, at the top, open-air terraces reserved for the women.
Encyclopedia Record: Ghadames
Ghadames or Ghadamis is an oasis town in the Nalut District of the Tripolitania region in northwestern Libya.Additional Site Details
Area: 287.59 hectares
Coordinates: 30.13333333 , 9.5
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