Tamaghza El Gdima (Abandoned Village of Tamerza)
Tamaghza El Gdima
The ruins of a village destroyed by a 22-day flood.

šŸ“œ Ruins of a Berber village destroyed by a 22-day flood in 1969.
šŸ” Located in the barren mountains of southern Tunisia, near the Sahara desert.

Why Go

ā›°ļø Offers spectacular views of the surrounding Atlas mountains
šŸŽ¬ Appeared in scenes of the Oscar-winning film 'The English Patient'
šŸ•Œ Explore the ruins including a mosque and the tomb of local saint Sidi Dar Ben Dahar
šŸš¶ Discover the ancient Roman strategic center known as Ad Turres

Tips

šŸš— Accessible along the road from Tozeur, near the large salt lake Chott El Jerid.

Last updated 28 days ago

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