Tamerza

Also known as Tameghza, Tamarza

Tamerza (or Tamaghza, ) is the largest mountain oasis in Tunisia, known as Ad Turres by the Romans. It has a canyon and an abandoned old town. The town was abandoned after the river flooded for 22 days in 1969. It is located north of the salt lakes and receives fresh water from the nearby hills. It is in the hillcountry near the border with Algeria, and is from Mides.

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Within Vinony's link graph, Tamerza is referenced by 273 other articles, and connects out to Algeria, Tunisia and Arabic.

The entry is geolocated on the map in city_region, across 2 mapped points.

Vinony files it under Communes of Tunisia, Oases of Tunisia and Populated places in Tozeur Governorate.

Its subject is documented across 15 Wikipedia language editions.

Key facts

Settlement.name: Tamaghza
Settlement.official_name: Tamaghza
Settlement.other_name: Tamerza
Settlement.native_name: تمغرة
Settlement.settlement_type: Oasis Town
Settlement.image_skyline: Waterfalls - Tamerza, Tunisia - 17 May 2012 - (1).jpg
Settlement.imagesize: 240px
Settlement.pushpin_map: Tunisia
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Governorate
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Tozeur Governorate

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Wikidata facts

Country: Tunisia
Located in: delegation of Tameghza
Population: 2334
Capital of: delegation of Tameghza
Image: Tamerza - the swallowing old village.jpg

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Commons category: Tamerza
postal code: 2212

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thumb|right|TamarzaTamarza is located close to the Algerian border, 70 km from Tozeur. Tamerza is surrounded by steep and wild area country and is renowned for its clear water cascades and springs that irrigate the towns park.

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