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 The entrance to the Douz Museum | |
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| Established | 1997 |
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| Location | Douz,  Tunisia |
| Type | archaeological museum |
| Collections | Bubalus Period objects |
The Douz Sahara Museum is an archaeological museum located in Douz, Tunisia. It was established in 1997. [1] The museum is centered on the culture of the Tunisian Sahara.
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Coordinates: 33°27′00″N9°00′36″E / 33.4500°N 9.0100°E
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