Ksar Draa

Ksar Draa is an abandoned ksar located in the Timimoun Province of Algeria. It is notable for its isolated location in the Sahara Desert and its uncertain history, and is one of the best preserved ksour in the region. The structure consists of two circular outer walls of sand, straw and clay, standing approximately tall and up to thick. It has a single entrance and no exterior windows. Inside it contained living spaces, communal kitchens and a mosque, spread across three levels.
Theories about its original purpose include its use as a hiding place by History of [the Jews in Algeria|Jews] during times of religious persecution in the Touat, as a caravanserai, as a military outpost, or as a prison.