Zella, Libya
Zella or Zalla (Arabic: زلة az-Zallah) is an oasis[1] in the northeastern Fezzan region of southwest Libya. The Sahara Desert town is approximately halfway between Marada and Hun in the Jufra District.
Zella
زلة | |
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Town | |
Zella Location in Libya | |
| Coordinates: 28°32′56″N 17°33′04″E | |
| Country | Libya |
| Region | Fezzan |
| District | Jufra |
| Elevation | 2,260 ft (689 m) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
Features
Zella is the site of an ancient Berber castle. There are a number of smaller oases in the vicinity, such as Trezah, Meduin and Tagreft. Zella is a gateway to Alharuj Al Asswad.
See also
References
- Weissleder, Wolfgang (2011-06-15). The Nomadic Alternative: Modes and Models of Interaction in the African-Asian Deserts and Steppes. Walter de Gruyter. p. 14. ISBN 978-3-11-081023-3.
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