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Ksar Ouled Soltane

Adult Amazigh villagers storing grain inside the historic Ksar Ouled Soltane fortified granaries in southern Tunisia.

Ksar Ouled Soltane Granaries

In the arid landscapes of southern Tunisia, where rocky hills meet the vast Sahara, Amazigh communities learned long ago that survival depended upon careful planning. Rain did not fall every season, harvests could vary from year to year, and long journeys often separated villages. To protect their families during uncertain times, the people built remarkable fortified granaries known as ksour.

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