Agadez - Wikipedia
Agadez (Air Tamajeq: ⴰⴶⴰⴷⴰⵣ, Agadaz), formerly spelled Agadès, [1] is the fifth largest city in Niger, with a population of 110,497 based on the 2012 census. [2] The capital of the …
Agadez | Sahara Desert, Tuareg People, Crossroads | Britannica
5 days ago · Agadez, town, central Niger, at the southern edge of the Aïr massif. Agadez is a market town at a crossroads, 460 miles (740 km) northeast of Niamey, the national capital. …
Agadez Region - Wikipedia
Agadez Region is one of the seven regions of Niger. At 667,799 square kilometres (257,839 sq mi), it covers more than half of Niger's land area, and is the largest region in the country, as …
In the hot Sahara, this mosque offers a blueprint for cool - CSMonitor.com
1 day ago · In Agadez, a city in the heart of Niger that is the gateway to the Sahara Desert, Amma Attouboul has been appointed to take care of a 500-year-old mosque. The mud-brick structure …
Agadez: The Gateway to the Desert and the Jewel of Niger
Agadez, known as the 'Gateway to the Desert', is a city in the heart of Niger that serves as a major crossroads for Sahara traders and travelers. With its rich history and unique …
Agadez, Niger’s gateway to the Sahara, finds new life in the …
Apr 12, 2024 · Agadez is widely seen as the "gateway to the Sahara", its history inextricably linked to the passage of caravans of traders and travellers. In recent decades, Agadez has …
Museum of the Living Desert, Agadez - NigerHeritage
The Museum of the Living Desert showcases the region’s geologic setting, wildlife, and cultural diversity, as well as the stunning archaeological record of the Green Sahara and ancient …
Historic Centre of Agadez - Wikipedia
Known as the gateway to the desert, Agadez, on the southern edge of the Sahara desert, developed in the 15th and 16th centuries when the Sultanate of Aïr was established and …
Historic Centre of Agadez - UNESCO World Heritage
Known as the gateway to the desert, Agadez, on the southern edge of the Sahara desert, developed in the 15 th and 16 th centuries when the Sultanate of Aïr was established and …
Austrian woman kidnapped in Niger's Agadez city, authorities say
5 days ago · An Austrian woman has been kidnapped by gunmen in Niger's Agadez city, residents and the Austrian Foreign Ministry said Sunday. It is the first time a European citizen …