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مقاطعة ولاتة ،المدينة التاريخية / Walata County, Historical City

Mauritania / Hud-as-Sarqi / Walatah /
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www.walata.org مدينة أثرية تاريخية
WALATA, the beautiful city of caravans,is considered heir to the empire of Ghana, the legendary land of gold.

Its beginnings go back to the stone age, although its great splendour can be dated to between the XI and XVII centuries.

Its undoubtedly peculiar architecture and the mural decoration of its houses are unique examples of their kind. With its extraordinary cultural heritage, the city of Walata, considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, and its natural surroundings make up an enormously attractive and interesting enclave for the visitor.

Straddling the Sahara and the sahel, the greenery, the rocks and the dunes model the varied landscape of the region, while Walata, a millenarian city, climbs the hillside following narrow winding streets that protect it from the strong sun.

In the framework of a project for the all-round development of the city, Cooperación Española, through the NGO Món-3, is carrying out an experiment in sustainable tourism respecting the environment and giving special importance to cultural aspects, with the object of contributing to the region's socio-economic recovery and the rediscovery of this splendid forgotten city.

The adventure, in all its facets, is a great attraction in this varied region.
Tourism:
Walata is 90 km from Nema, Tichitt is 400 km and Tidjikja is 700 km.

It is located north of Nema at less than a hundred kilometres. Walata is an old city famous for its libraries, its immutable architecture and its mural decorations. It is one of the most beautiful towns of Mauritania because of its environment; it is at the foot of the Dhar. The stone-built houses have an original architecture. Paintings with various motifs decorate the houses.

Walata was an active city during the Middle Age. It was built on the sites of Birou, another old city. It is thought that Walata was built at the beginning of the 11th century. It was a caravan city and a stop over city. Walata knew moments of splendours. It was a great arts and religious centre, competitor to Tombouctou.

Recommended places to visit: the Koranic school, the fort of Walata, the Library, the works of decoration at private individuals.

To discover is the local gastronomy which very appreciated by all the visitors.
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الإحداثيات:   17°17'30"N   7°1'39"W
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