Site archéologique de Tegdaoust
Site archéologique de Tegdaoust is part of the Tentative list of Mauritania in order to qualify for inclusion in the World Heritage List.
The archaeological site of Tegdaoust is a tell that is linked to the trade and metallurgical industry of gold, iron and copper. It was inhabited between the 8th and 13th centuries. Mud-brick and stone structures have been excavated. Tegdaoust was strategically located between the Maghreb and the Sub-Saharan countries.
Map of Site archéologique de Tegdaoust
Load mapThe coordinates shown for all tentative sites were produced as a community effort. They are not official and may change on inscription.
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Site Info
- Full Name
- Site archéologique de Tegdaoust
- Country
- Mauritania
- Added
- 2001
- Type
- Cultural
- Categories
- Archaeological site - Civilizations of Sub-Saharan Africa
- Link
- By ID