4th century born Tin Hinan was the first leader to unite the Tuareg world and establish a kingdom in the Ahaggar mountains in Algeria.Her name defines the meaning "mother of the tribe or even "queen of the camp" She is referred as "Queen of the Hoggar".She was both heroine and matriarch In Abalessa, the ancient capital of the Ahaggar or Hoggar region, there is the tomb of the famous Tuareg queen Tin Hinan.
Her sepulchre was a place of pilgrimage and worship
her tomb was founded in early 19th century. She was lying on a finely carved wooden bed and was covered all over by jewels of diamonds, pearls, silver and gold.
her tomb was founded in early 19th century. She was lying on a finely carved wooden bed and was covered all over by jewels of diamonds, pearls, silver and gold.
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