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This aerial view shows the town of Oualata, on April 4, 2025. Oualata is one of a UNESCO-listed quartet of ancient, fortified towns or “ksour”, which in their heyday were trading and religious centres and now hold jewels dating back to the Middle Ages. Centuries-old manuscripts, a rich source of cultural and literary heritage handed down the generations, are also still held in family libraries. For decades, Oualata's population has been dwindling as residents move away in search of jobs, leaving nobody to maintain the historic buildings. (Photo by Patrick Meinhardt/AFP Photo)
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