02 Chinguetti
Located in the shifting dunes of the northern Sahara, Chinguetti was a medieval trading center located in northern Mauritania. Today it's one of the country’s most popular tourist attractions. The trading center was once a major stop between the Mediterranean and sub-Saharan Africa. Visitors to this UNESCO World Heritage Site will be able to witness its red-brick architecture, which once housed old libraries and rooms devoted to scholarly debate. With its towers, fortresses, and courtyards, Chinguetti is a testament to the region’s historic Islamic past.
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