Chinguetti

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Introducing Chinguetti

One of the more attractive of the ancient caravan towns in the Sahara, Chinguetti is shrouded with a palpable historic aura. Once famous for its Islamic scholars, it was the ancient capital of the Moors, and some of the buildings date from the 13th century. The heavenly backdrop, with a sea of picture-p­ostcard sand dunes, is another draw.

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Last updated: Sep 24, 2008

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