Essuk, or according to its ancient name, Tadamakat, was one of the first cities established in Tuareg country. Founded in the 10th century, the city, today in ruins, could be considered the birthplace of the Tuareg civilisation of Mali as well as part of Niger. It is possible to view the borders of the different parts of the town in ruins, the cemetery and its headstones. The name of the Berber resistance leader Koceyla is linked to this site. Recently, visitors have unearthed pottery containing antique gold jewelry.

Places of Interest :
ruins of historical site, old Tifinagh and Arabic writing, landscapes of oueds (dry river beds) and mountains, prehistoric rock carvings