Tichit
Commune and village in Tagant, Mauritania / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Tichit, or Tichitt (Berber languages: Ticit, Arabic: تيشيت), is a partly abandoned village at the foot of the Tagant Plateau in central southern Mauritania that is known for its vernacular architecture. The main agriculture in Tichit is date farming, and the village is also home to a small museum.
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Tichit | |
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Commune and village | |
Coordinates: 18°26′30″N 9°29′30″W | |
Country | Mauritania |
Region | Tagant |
Official name | Ancient Ksour of Ouadane, Chinguetti, Tichitt and Oualata |
Type | Cultural |
Criteria | iii, iv, v |
Designated | 1996 (20th session) |
Reference no. | 750 |
Region | Arab States |
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Tichitt Airport has two unpaved runways designated in a barren area 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) southeast of the village.