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Great Mosque of Djenné

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Great Mosque of Djenné

Great Mosque of Djenné is a historic mud-brick mosque located in the city of Djenné in the Mopti Region of Mali. The oldest mosque on the site dates back to the 13th century AD, while the current mosque dates back to 1907. The mosque is one of the most famous architectural landmarks in Africa, and it is characterized by its distinctive architectural style of Sudano-Sahelian architecture. The Great Mosque of Djenné was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1988, as part of the Old Towns of Djenné.

Site Information

Country: Mali

District: Mopti Region

Category: Mosques and Islamic Buildings

Site History: 13th Century AD

Oldest Culture: Islamic

Later Cultures: Islamic

Site Features: Islamic Monuments


World Heritage Site

Part of: Old Towns of Djenné

Date of Inscription: 1988

Exact Location

Elevation: 276 m

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