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