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(Redirected from Wara, Chad) For other uses, see Ouara (disambiguation). Place in Ouaddai, Chad
Ouara وارا
The ruins of OuaraThe ruins of Ouara
Ouara is located in ChadOuaraOuaraLocation in Chad
Coordinates: 14°13′36″N 20°40′20″E / 14.22667°N 20.67222°E / 14.22667; 20.67222
CountryChad
RegionOuaddai
DepartmentOura Department
Time zone+1

Ouara (or Wara, Arabic: وارا) is the former capital of the Ouaddai Empire lying near Abéché in eastern Chad. It has been deserted since its wells went dry in the 19th century. Situated between hills, it is still home to a ruined palace, mosque and city wall. These ruins were added to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List on July 21, 2005, in the cultural category.

References

  1. Les ruines d'Ouara – UNESCO World Heritage Centre


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