Record no. MRB-2026-007017

One of the Oldest and Best-Preserved Pre-Saharan Towns

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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.