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slave trade, and Murzuk soon became an important part of a slaving network which extended into present-day Chad and Central African Republic. By the late 16th century, it had gained more importance than Ghat and Ghadames.Under Ottoman rule (1574-1912), Murzuk was at times the capital of Fezzan, and enjoyed a long period of

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