GQPA - Atar Arpt, Adrar, Mauritania

World Heritage Sites Air Adventure: Out of Africa
Flight 20 – 11/16/2024

Back on the World Heritage Sites trail! Today brought me into Mauritania, and if you’re ever in this part of the world, I highly recommend checking out the mysterious Circle Ruins and the UNESCO World Heritage Site—the Ksour of Mauritania. These ancient desert towns, including Chinguetti, Ouadane, Tichitt, and Oualata, were once vibrant centers of Islamic scholarship and pilgrimage, their libraries and stone architecture standing as testaments to centuries of Saharan history.

While the stock X-Plane visuals don’t quite capture the grandeur of the natural formations or the ruins themselves, a quick Google search will rock your eyes. I’ll probably use Ortho4XP and revisit the area later for a more immersive experience.

Currently at GQPA (Atar Airport, Adrar, Mauritania), ready for the next leg of this desert adventure!Read more