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Libya’s Pearl of the Desert

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An ancient town at the borders dividing Tunisia, Algeria and Libya is nicknamed “the pearl of the desert.” This UNESCO World Heritage site was famous for its annual autumn festival celebrating, among other things, the date harvest and Tuareg culture.

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