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Garamantian kingdom
The Garamantes were an ancient people who settled in the Fezzan region of southern Libya at least as early as 1000 BC. They built a Saharan civilisation and kingdom of about 180,000 km², irrigated by underground fossil water. As the groundwater fell over the centuries, the kingdom declined and ended in the late 7th century AD.
Key facts
| Dates | c. 1000 BCE – c. 700 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | North Africa & al-Andalus |
| Continent | Africa |
| Type | civilisation and kingdom |
| Capital | Garama (Germa) |
| Religion(s) | Berber religion |
Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.