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Bassari Country
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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.
Site Information
Country: Senegal
District: Kédougou Region
Category: Historic Cities and Regions
Site History: 11th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Mixed
Later Cultures: Mixed
Site Features: Cultural Landscape
World Heritage Site
Official Name: Bassari Country: Bassari, Fula and Bedik Cultural Landscapes
Date of Inscription: 2012
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Elevation: 152 m
UNESCO
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