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Ancient Town And Its Manuscripts Face Ravages Of The Sahara

Oualata in Mauritania is one of a UNESCO-listed quartet of ancient, fortified towns or 'ksour' (Credit: AFP)

From his roof, Sidi Mohamed Lemine Sidiya scans the mediaeval town of Oualata, a treasure that is disappearing under the sands of the Mauritanian desert.

"It's a magnificent, extraordinary town," said Sidiya, who is battling to preserve the place known as the "Shore of Eternity".

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