Timimoun is a town in the province of Adrar in Algeria. Located between Grand Erg Occidenal in the north and the plateau of Tademaït the in the south, it is the main oasis of Gourara region.
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The city built above of the palm is known for the ocher color of its buildings,Its architecture - Arab Sudanese - typical of the region - has inspired the Sahel cities like Tombouctou and Djenne.
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The main elements used in the construction are clay, straw and palm trunk. This method fully adapted building, taking into account the extreme climate of the region - in recent years - was abandoned for concrete. The most important cities are in style Adrar Reggane and Timimoun In Salah. All located around the Tademaït plateau.
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