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Ahaggar Mountains

The Ahaggar Mountains, also known as the Hoggar, are a highland region in central Sahara, southern Algeria. They are located about 1,500 km (932 miles) south of the capital, Algiers. The region is largely a rocky desert with an average altitude of more than 900 metres (2,953 feet) above sea level

The main city of the region is Tamanghasset, built in a desert valley or wadi. The Ahaggar massif is the land of the Imuhagh, the Tuareg people. In the oasis of Abalassa near the town of Tamanghasset is located the tomb of the famous Tin Hinan, the matriach believed to be the ancestor of the Tuareg of Ahaggar. According to legend, Tin Hinan originated from Tafilalt region in the Atlas mountains.

Today, the Ahaggar region is a prime tourist destination in Algeria.

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