🧿 Marendet

Niger · Africa · 16.37°N, 7.43°E

Marendet is a village and archaeological site in central Niger. It was an important stop on a 9th and 10th century trade route linking Wagadu to Egypt through Gao. It was also a source of copper. The archaeological site is now at risk from erosion and looting.

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Quick facts

Country	Niger
Continent / region	Africa
Coordinates (approx.)	16.37°N, 7.43°E · view on map

Marendet is located in Niger, in Africa.

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Adrar Bous · Bura archaeological site · Gobero · Takedda.

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