African Cities Timeline
Discover the rich history and development of African cities from ancient settlements to modern metropolises
Chinguetti
Mauritania Adrar
Location
20.45, -12.37Historic city, center of Islamic learning and trans-Saharan trade, UNESCO World Heritage site.
Economic Role
Cultural heritage, tourism hub, regional commerce, local trade.
Ouadane
Mauritania Adrar
Location
20.93, -11.62Historic city, center of trans-Saharan trade and Islamic culture, UNESCO World Heritage site.
Economic Role
Cultural heritage, tourism hub, regional commerce, local trade.
Tichitt
Mauritania Tagant
Location
18.43, -9.52Historic city, center of trans-Saharan trade and Islamic culture, UNESCO World Heritage site.
Economic Role
Cultural heritage, tourism hub, regional commerce, local trade.
Walata
Mauritania Hodh Ech Chargui
Location
17.30, -7.27Historic city, center of trans-Saharan trade and Islamic culture, UNESCO World Heritage site.
Economic Role
Cultural heritage, tourism hub, regional commerce, local trade.
Akjoujt
Mauritania Inchiri
Location
19.75, -14.38Mining town, known for copper production and local culture.
Economic Role
Mining industry, copper production, regional trade, local commerce.
Aleg
Mauritania Brakna
Location
17.05, -13.92Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Atar
Mauritania Adrar
Location
20.52, -13.05Desert capital, center of Adrar culture and administration.
Economic Role
Administrative center, regional trade, local commerce, cultural hub.
Ayoun el Atrous
Mauritania Hodh El Gharbi
Location
16.67, -9.62Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Boghé
Mauritania Brakna
Location
16.58, -14.27Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Boutilimit
Mauritania Trarza
Location
17.52, -14.67Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Fderick
Mauritania Tiris Zemmour
Location
22.67, -12.72Mining town, known for iron ore production and local culture.
Economic Role
Mining industry, iron ore production, regional trade, local commerce.
Kaédi
Mauritania Gorgol
Location
16.15, -13.50Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Kiffa
Mauritania Assaba
Location
16.62, -11.40Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Magta-Lahjar
Mauritania Brakna
Location
16.62, -13.92Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Néma
Mauritania Hodh Ech Chargui
Location
16.62, -7.25Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Rosso
Mauritania Trarza
Location
16.50, -15.82Border city, center of cross-border trade and local culture.
Economic Role
Border trading post, regional trade, local commerce.
Selibaby
Mauritania Guidimaka
Location
15.15, -12.18Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Tidjikja
Mauritania Tagant
Location
18.45, -11.42Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Nouadhibou
Mauritania Dakhlet Nouadhibou
Location
20.93, -17.03Port city, center of fishing industry and iron ore exports.
Economic Role
Port services, fishing industry, iron ore exports, regional commerce.
Nouakchott
Mauritania Nouakchott
Location
18.09, -15.98Capital and largest city of Mauritania, center of government and modern culture.
Economic Role
Political and economic capital, government services, financial center, regional trade hub.
Arafat
Mauritania Nouakchott
Location
18.05, -15.95Suburban city, known for local culture and commerce.
Economic Role
Commercial center, regional trade, local commerce, suburban hub.