Brief synthesisThe historic centre of Agadez dates back to the 15th and 16th centuries, when the Sultanate of Aïr established itself there, encouraging the consolidation of Tuareg tribes and the development of trans-Saharan economic and cultural exchanges. The historic centre includes a large amount of housing, and a well preserved palatial and religious ensemble, including a tall minaret made entirely of mudbrick. It is a living historic centre inhabited by about 20,000 people. It bears witness to an early historic town, forming a major centre for trans-Saharan cultural interchanges. IntegrityThe boundaries of the nominated property are those of the historic centre.