Aoukar Depression, Nature reserve and depression in southeastern Mauritania.
The Aoukar Depression extends across the landscape at 240 meters elevation, featuring sand dunes and salt pans bordered by northern and eastern escarpments.
Archaeological evidence reveals remnants of 400 villages beneath cliffs facing an extinct lake that existed in the region before 4000 BCE.
The region transitioned from fertile lands supporting pastoral communities to its current state, influencing the development of local agricultural practices.
Visitors require specific permissions and guidance to access this protected area, which lies between the cities of Kiffa and Nema.
The depression contains natural habitats essential for the survival of endangered addax antelopes, marking its ecological significance in North Africa.
Elevation above the sea: 240 m
GPS coordinates: 18.00000,-9.50000
Latest update: March 4, 2025 06:29
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