Habitat troglodytique et le monde des ksour du Sud tunisien
Habitat troglodytique et le monde des ksour du Sud tunisien is part of the Tentative list of Tunisia in order to qualify for inclusion in the World Heritage List.
The Cave dwellings and the world of the ksour of southern Tunisia represent vernacular building types in the pre-Saharan zone. The ksour are collective granaries, to store provisions and food reserves in sufficient quantity to be able to face long periods of drought. They were also meeting places for the semi-nomadic Amazigh people.
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Community Reviews
Zoë Sheng
Chinese-Canadian - 06-Apr-22 -
Troglodytes aren't too unique, cave dwellings are already inscribed. I don't see how much more the ones in Tunisia can offer but it does make for a great visit. The area has lots of them and they are not tourist museums but still in used by families today. The description calls them storage and granaries but they appear to be just homes. You can follow signs to visit one, pay the family some money to be shown around and try not to feel like you just intruded their lives, because it sure felt that way on my visit. If you can't find one you can always ask in town. I think I also saw one there that seemed more touristy but I had already visited two by then so I was good to continue on my journey.
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Site History
2020 Revision
Includes FTWHS Matmata and Village pitonnier de Chenini (both 1988-1996).
2020 Added to Tentative List
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