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Aerial view of Beni Isguen, the most conservative and exquisitely preserved of the ancient hill towns in Ghardaia, a World Heritage Site. Laid out like a mosaic, the residents carefully maintain their antique homes, which often feature a walled roof-top area for laundry and outdoor sleeping on hot Saharan nights. These roof-top sanctuaries are often painted in turquoise and other pastel colors.

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Aerial view of Beni Isguen, the most conservative and exquisitely preserved of the ancient hill towns in Ghardaia, a World Heritage Site. Laid out like a mosaic, the residents carefully maintain their antique homes, which often feature a walled roof-top area for laundry and outdoor sleeping on hot Saharan nights. These roof-top sanctuaries are often painted in turquoise and other pastel colors.

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