Tataouine, which is a town in Tunisia has reportedly become a new stomping ground for Isis fighters heading to Libya, according to reports by CNN.

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Yes, Tataouine was the inspiration for the planet of Tatooine in the Star Wars movies.  No, they didn't actually film there but there were many scenes filmed nearby in the desert of Tunisia. 

Tataouine, Tunisia/Google Maps
Tataouine, Tunisia/Google Maps
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The jihadist activity in Tataouine will hurt the already damaged travel and tourism trade in Tunisia.  Apparently, the violence and danger in the region is so bad that Star Wars fans are being told to stay away. Fans have already helped to "Save the Lars Homestead" from crumbling in the desert.  Now who will help protect these other sites in a galaxy far, far away...

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Central Press/Hulton Archive
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See more details and photos at Huffington Post.

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