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Sahelian Chad
Abéché
Royal palace

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The former royal palace of the Wadai Empire, built around 1900.

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Ruins of Ouara
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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.
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Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Abéché" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0

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GPS coordinates: 13.81965, 20.81867

Details as listed in the travel guide. Opening hours and prices change, so check before you go.Listing last checked April 10, 2020

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