Djebel Ousselat, Limestone mountain and nature reserve in Kairouan Governorate, Tunisia.
Located 35 kilometers west of Kairouan, Djebel Ousselat rises to 895 meters with steep slopes featuring caves, limestone formations, and natural springs.
Cave paintings discovered in Aïn Khanfous, Oued Majel, and Oued Chara shelters demonstrate human settlements dating back to the Neolithic period.
Local communities maintain traditional practices of rosemary distillation, generating supplementary income while preserving natural resources within the reserve.
The mountain receives approximately 500 millimeters of annual rainfall, supporting diverse plant species including Aleppo pine, white horehound, and Phoenician juniper.
During World War II, British and American forces engaged in military operations against German divisions across the mountain's strategic positions.
Location: Kairouan Governorate
Elevation above the sea: 895 m
Made from material: limestone
GPS coordinates: 35.75600,9.68500
Latest update: March 3, 2025 12:04
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