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Tegdaoust is an important and famous archaeological site in Mauritania. Tegdaoust is truly an important spot for tourist attraction as it is suitable for people of all ages. The archaeological site of Tegdaoust is very important for the historians as lot of historical information can be gathered from the various excavations done here.
The Tegdaoust archaeological site is actually a Berber site and it represents the historical town of Awdaghost. The name of Awdaghost appeared in the Arabic document quite a few times. It was mainly a trade center consisting of large black population, which created a connection between the western Muslim world and the Soninke society of Ghana and West Africa.
The intense archaeological excavations, which took place at Tegdaoust of Mauritania, provide information about the occupation between 8th and 14th centuries AD. It was an important town for trade in those days. The excavations reveal valuable information about the mechanism of trade and its types. The commodities, which were used in trading, can also be identified due to the research work done in the area.
The ancient style of architecture of this town of Tegdaoust is also a must watch for the tourists who are coming from distant areas. Not only that, it also throws light on the daily life of the people living there, the occupation that they used to follow and few other such things.
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