Ghat

for the Indian mountains, see Ghats

Ghat (Arabic: غات) is a city in remote south-western Libya. In historical times, Ghat was a major terminal point on the trans-Saharan trade route. It was a stronghold for the Kel Ajjer Tuareg federation until its was occupied the French in 1915 after the famous Battle of Isayyan. The oasis is located between the Tadrart Acacus mountain range and the Tassili N'Ajjer plateau.

Ghat was the stronghold of the Kel Ajjer Tuareg Confederation, this traditional entity covers the south-western Libya (to Ubari, Sebha and Ghadames) and south-easther Algeria (Djanet and Alezi).

Nowadays, it is an important tourist destination due to the existence in the neighboring Tadrart Acacus and Tassili N'Ajjer mountains of prehistoric rock paintings and engravings, in addition to the beauty of the surrounding desert landscapes.

Villages and secondary oases of Ghat

Serdeles
Tahala
Fewat

Neighboring villages

Adales
Albarkat
Fewat
Dejjan
Tahala
Serdeles
Isayan
Djanet, located in Algeria.
Tin Alkum, located in Algeria.

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