Chinguetti - Wikipedia
Chinguetti (/ ʃ ɪ ŋ ˈ ɡ ɛ t i / shing-GHET-ee; Arabic: شنقيط, romanized: Šinqīṭ) is a ksar and a medieval trading center in northern Mauritania, located on the Adrar Plateau east of Atar. Chinguetti had a population of 4,800 as of 2013.
Chinguetti: Mauritania’s ancient Saharan city - BBC
2020年7月10日 · Rising like a mirage on the edge of Mauritania’s vast Erg Warane sand dunes, the ancient city of Chinguetti has welcomed travellers seeking shelter from the blistering Saharan heat for more than...
Chinguetti, the town submerged in the Sahara Desert
Visit to Chinguetti, one of the most beautiful of the ancient caravan cities of the Sahara Desert, hosting some of the oldest libraries in the world.
Chinguetti, the Village in the Sahara Filled with Desert Libraries
2019年8月8日 · Nestled in the Sahara, the medieval village of Chinguetti in Mauritania is an incredible jewel of Berber culture. Once an important outpost on trade and pilgrimage routes, the desert village contains wonderful examples of Berber Saharan architecture.
Travel to Chinguetti, Mauritania | A Hidden Gem in the Sahara
2024年8月19日 · Chinguetti, known as the City of Libraries, is an age-old gem nestled deep in the Sahara. Its famous libraries, home to countless ancient manuscripts, and crumbling sandstone buildings make it a fantastic, offbeat place to visit.
Endangered Site: Chinguetti, Mauritania | Smithsonian
Chinguetti is one of the four ksours, or medieval trading centers, overseen by Mauritania's National Foundation for the Preservation of Ancient Towns (the others are...
Chinguetti : What to do and What to see? - Travel guides and …
2023年8月19日 · Visit Chinguetti Also called Chinguitti, this Mauritanian city is considered the seventh holiest place in Islam. Discover its history in this travel guide, the best things to do, visit and other tourist activities in its surroundings.
Chinguetti - Chingi Tours
In the middle of the Adrar region, Chinguetti is located south of its same-named plateau and 86 km east of Atar. It takes less than two hours to get from there to Chinguetti, and another two hours to Ouadane - the second and last world heritage site in the Adrar region.
Chinguetti, the 8th century African city in Mauritania you need …
2018年11月28日 · Chinguetti receives thousands of visitors from all walks of life and religious backgrounds each year and to date, it remains a very important city in both Islamic and West African history.
Chinguetti – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
Chinguetti is a city in Saharan Mauritania. It contains a noted Islamic scholarly centre sometimes called the library in the desert and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.