Monument Flatters
Monument Monument commemorating the Flatters expedition in Sahara
Monument Flatters is a commemorative monument located in Tamanrasset Province in southern Algeria. It is named for Flatters and marks a local point of remembrance.
The site consists of a single monument structure rather than a complex of buildings, and is a local landmark rather than a major tourist attraction. Physical details such as height or construction materials are not widely documented.
The monument was established to commemorate the person or event indicated by its name; specific construction date and commissioning body are not documented in available sources. It functions as a local commemorative marker.
The monument sits in Tamanrasset Province at approximately latitude 23.26667, longitude 6.88333 in the central Sahara region of Algeria. The surrounding area is sparsely populated desert; the nearest significant settlement is Tamanrasset city, the provincial capital.
How to Get to Monument Flatters #
Tamanrasset is reached by air (Tamanrasset-Tessalit flights are sporadic) or long-distance road from Algiers and other Algerian cities. The monument lies in or near Tamanrasset town; once in town, a short taxi ride or walk will bring visitors to the memorial area. Inquiries at the local tourism office or with hotel staff will yield exact local directions.
Best Time to Visit Monument Flatters #
Visit outside peak summer heat; Tamanrasset's altitude tempers extremes but the Sahara's sun demands early-morning outings.
Weather & Climate near Monument Flatters #
Monument Flatters's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with very hot summers (peaking in June) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 6°C to 38°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 20°C and lows of 6°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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February
February is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 8°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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March
March is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 12°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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April
April is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 17°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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May
May is hot with highs of 36°C and lows of 22°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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June
June is the hottest month with highs of 38°C and lows of 25°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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July
July is the hottest month with highs of 38°C and lows of 25°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is hot with highs of 37°C and lows of 24°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is hot with highs of 36°C and lows of 22°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 11°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and clear sunny skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 7°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and clear sunny skies.
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