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Cekeen Tumuli
Cekeen Tumuli
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Cekeen Tumuli
Cekeen Tumuli are ancient tumuli that were used as burial mounds for chiefs. They are located in Diourbel Region, Senegal.
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Country: Senegal
District: Diourbel Region
Category: Tombs and Necropolises
Site History: 14th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Jolof Empire
Later Cultures: Mixed
Site Features: Jolof Empire Monuments
UNESCO Tentative List
Official Name: Cekeen Tumuli
Date of Submission: 2005
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Elevation: 36 m
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