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Oulata, also known as Oualata, is located at a distance of ninety kilometers from the city of Nema, seven hundred kilometers from that of Tidjikja while four hundred kilometers from the city of Tichitt. Oulata is one of the four ancient cities of Mauritania which were once the relay stations on the long caravan routes of the North African and the sub Saharan African trading routes. The other three cities in this group are Ouadane, Tichitt and Chinguetti. Oulata in Mauritania was also renowned as the profoundly cultural as well as religious center of Islamic scholarships.
The ancient town of Oulata of Mauritania is mostly attractive to the tourists for its extensive collection of the reading material in its huge libraries and its invariant architecture with mural decorative items. Oualata is located at the foot of the Dhar and this is the major reason why it is one of the most beautiful towns in the whole country of Mauritania. Other major attractions include the stone-built houses decorated with various kinds of motifs.
Oulata at Mauritania was constructed in the 11th century and was a pretty active medieval town. Previously there used to be town by the name of Birou at the site where Oulata was built. Oulata is also renowned as a center of arts and religion.
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