World Heritage Site
Today, along with the cities of Ouadane, Tichitt and Oualata, Chinguetti has been designated as a World heritage site.
The Friday Mosque of Chinguetti, is widely considered by Mauritanians to be the national symbol of the country. Mauritania's recently discovered offshore oilfield was named Chinguetti in its honor.
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