Walata
Walata, also known as Oualata, is a historic town and commune in Mauritania. It sits in the eastern part of the country, in the Sahara, along the historical trans-Saharan caravan routes that connected West Africa with North Africa and the Maghreb.
Historically, Walata developed as a major caravan city and trading entrepôt from the medieval period onward.
Architecture and urban character are among Walata’s most notable attributes. The old town is built largely
Today, Walata remains inhabited and functions as an administrative center in Mauritania. The site is of interest