What is another word for kasbah?
Pronunciation: [kˈasbə] (IPA) 
The word "kasbah" is a North African term that refers to a fortified city or citadel in Muslim countries. It is commonly associated with the Maghreb region, where it denotes a old city, fortified behind walls. Some synonyms for the kasbah include 'medina', which means "old city" or "town" and is often used to describe the historic quarter of a city in North Africa. Another synonym is 'ksar', which refers to a fortified village or granary in North Africa. Other related terms include 'fortress', 'bastion', and 'stronghold'. All of these terms refer to a protected place of residence for people living in a city or village.
