berber fortified granary ksar ouled soltane tunisia

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Ancient fortified Berber granary at Ksar Ouled Soltane, that was used as a set for the Star Wars movie, The Phantom Menace Royalty Free Stock Photo

Berber fortified granary. Ksar Ouled Soltane. Tunisia

A typical Ksar (berber fortified granary). These ksour were used by the semi-nomadic families to keep their possessions safe while they went on their wanderings, each family having their own ghorfa (store-room). The ksours have been featured in Star Wars movies. Ksar Ouled Soltane. Tunisia