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City in Ouaddaï Region, Chad
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Abeche is the capital of Ouaddai Province in Chad. It was once the capital of the Wadai Empire.
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Former capital of the Wadai Empire. It has been deserted since its wells went dry in the late 19th century and the capital was moved to Abéché. Situated between hills, it is still home to a ruined palace, mosque and city wall. It has been on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List since 2005.
The former royal palace of the Wadai Empire, built around 1900.
Could be somewhat rustic.
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