- ► Alexander the Great statue discovered in Turkey
- ► Neolithic Necklace Reconstructed in Jordan
- ► Thor Hammer Amulet Discovered in Sweden
- ► Evidence of prehistoric hunting discovered in Arabian desert
- ► Ancient settlement discovered in Turkey
- ► Ancient grave unearthed in Slovakia
- ► Medieval prayer beads discovered in Britain
- ► Qing Dynasty tombs discovered in China
- ► Ancient tombs uncovered at the cathedral of Notre Dame
- ► Administrative Centre discovered in Upper Egypt
Home
Senegal
Dakar Region
Les Mamelles Lighthouse
Les Mamelles Lighthouse
by Jeff Attaway, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Les Mamelles Lighthouse
Les Mamelles Lighthouse, or Light house of Dakar, is a strategically important lighthouse situated near Cap Vert on the outskirts of Dakar the capital of Senegal. The Lighthouse was completed in 1864 AD.
Site Information
Country: Senegal
District: Dakar Region
Category: Castles and Fortresses
Site History: 19th Century AD
Oldest Culture: French
Later Cultures: French
Site Features: French Monuments
Exact Location
Elevation: 105 m
UNESCO
Weather In Site
21℃
clear sky
- Humidity: 83%
- Wind: 8 km/h
Powered by: OpenWeatherMap
Rating
Related Sites
Page Access
Countries
Archaeological Sites in Senegal
Archaeological Sites in Dakar Region
Les Mamelles Lighthouse
Categories
Castles and Fortresses
Castles and Fortresses in Senegal
Castles and Fortresses in Dakar Region
Les Mamelles Lighthouse
Add Your Comment
The published comments do not represent the opinion of our site, but express the opinion of their publishers.
Please Log in to post your comments about Les Mamelles Lighthouse.