Record No.
MRB-2026-007017
One of the Oldest and Best-Preserved Pre-Saharan Towns
Architecture & Structures
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Record Holder
Ghadames
Libya
Category
Architecture & Structures
Country
Libya
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LY )
Achievement Date
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Verification Status
Reference
Record Description
Known as the "pearl of the desert," Ghadames is one of the oldest pre-Saharan towns and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, inscribed in 1986 for its distinctive traditional architecture.
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