Ait Benhaddou is a historic ighrem, or fortified village, along the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakesh in Morocco. Built of earthen clay in the vernacular style of the region, it is considered one of the finest examples of Moroccan earthen architecture. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987.
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It is considered a great example of Moroccan earthen clay architecture and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987.
Uses Element: Brick, Article text
The ksar's structures are made entirely out of rammed earth, adobe, clay bricks, and wood.
Uses Element: Timber, Article text
The ksar's structures are made entirely out of rammed earth, adobe, clay bricks, and wood.
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Wikidata item Q309436, instance of (P31): ksar
Wikidata located-in-admin-entity (P131) / country (P17) statement: Ait Zineb, Morocco
Wikidata item Q309436, property P131/P17 (location): Ait Zineb, Morocco
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