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ISIS Threatens Southern Tunisian Towns Including the Star Wars Set for Tatooine

The set of Tatooine from the Star Wars movies was actually based on the Berber architecture in nearby Matmata. Now, the region is under threat from ISIL. Credit: Wikipedia Ksar Ouled Soltane – grain houses nearby Matmata that involve mud-brick domed structures. Credit: Wikipedia The interior courtyard of a troglodyte structure in Matmata. Credit: Wikipedia A troglodyte dwelling in Matmata. Credit: Wikipedia

The set of Tatooine from the Star Wars movies was actually based on the Berber architecture in nearby Matmata. Now, the region is under threat from ISIL. Credit: Wikipedia

The set of Tatooine from the Star Wars movies was actually based on the Berber architecture in nearby Matmata. Now, the region is under threat from ISIL. Credit: Wikipedia