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Aït Benhaddou
Historical village in southeastern Morocco / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Aït Benhaddou (Arabic: آيت بن حدّو) is a historic ighrem or ksar (fortified village) along the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakesh in Morocco. It is considered a great example of Moroccan earthen clay architecture and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987.[1]
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UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
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![]() Aït Benhaddou | |
Official name | Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou |
Location | Morocco |
Criteria | Cultural: (iv), (v) |
Reference | 444 |
Inscription | 1987 (11th Session) |
Area | 3.03 ha (0.0117 sq mi) |
Buffer zone | 16.32 ha (0.0630 sq mi) |
Coordinates | 31°2′50″N 7°7′44″W |
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