Tamerza (or Tameghza, تمغزة) is th largest

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, known as '' Ad Turres'' by the

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. It has a

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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

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from the nearby hills. It is in the hillcountry near the

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with

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, and is from Mides. Chute d'eau à Tamarza

Tamarza is located close to the Algerian border, 70 km from

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. Tamerza is surrounded by steep and wild area country and is renowned for its clear water cascades and springs that irrigate the towns park.tamarza
at Barclays travel.

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