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Ancient town and its manuscripts face ravages of the Sahara

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Oualata is one of a UNESCO -listed quartet of ancient, fortified towns or "ksour" The medieval town is vulnerable to the ravages of the Sahara 's extreme conditions.

Its population has been dwindling as residents move away in search of jobs, leaving nobody to maintain the historic buildings.

Around 80% of Mauritania is affected by desertification, an extreme form of land degradation.

An annual festival takes place in one of the four to raise money for renovations and investment to develop the towns and encourage people to stay. Once the sun drops behind the Dhaar mountains and the air cools, hundreds of children venture out into the streets and Oualata comes to life. 2025 AFP .

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91

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92

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66

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semi-formal

Language

English

Language complexity

53

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medium-lived

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