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In historical times, Ghat was a major terminal point on the Trans-Saharan trade route. It was a stronghold for the Kel Ajjer Tuareg federation until 1913 when the city was occupied by Italy as a colony. Italy's control there was precarious for a long time, but became stronger in 1923 when the Fascist regime started), due to the strong active presence of the brotherhood of the Senussi. To defend their positions, Italians built a fortress started in the 19th century that dominates the city from the hill of Koukemen. This fort still standing is a tourist destination of the city.
During the Second World War, Ghat was occupied by French from 1943 until January 1, 1952, when the UN General Assembly passed a resolution stating that Libya should become independent.
Ghat was the stronghold of the Kel Ajjer Tuareg confederation; this traditional entity covers the south-western Libya to Ubari, Sebha and Ghadames and south-eastern Algeria Djanet and Alezi.
