Colonialism in Mauritania

Discover 2 places tagged “colonialism” in Mauritania.

Choum, Mauritania

Choum Tunnel

Both an engineering feat and a monument to bad colonial politics.

Monument to the Battle of Oum Tounsi

Initially meant to immortalize the valor of the colonizer, this monument is now a symbol of Mauritanian resistance.

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