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  • Bassari Country

    Bassari Country is a well-preserved multicultural landscape which emerged from the interaction of human activities and the natural environment. It is located in the southeast of Senegal and aggregates three geographical areas: the Bassari-Salémata area, the Bedik-Bandafassi area and the Fula-Dindéfello area, each one with its specifics morphological characteristics. The site was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2012.
    The site is a UNESCO World Heritage site with the official name, Bassari Country: Bassari, Fula and Bedik Cultural Landscapes.
    World Heritage Site
    Bassari Country
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    Bassari Country

    World Heritage Site

    Date of Inscription

    2012

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    Historic Cities and Regions

    Location

    Senegal

    Kédougou Region

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    11th Century AD

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    Mixed

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    Cultural Landscape

     

     

     

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