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Mamelon of Sikasso
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Mamelon of Sikasso
Mamelon of Sikasso is an architectural edifice located in the city of Sikasso in the Sikasso region of southern Mali. It was built at the end of the 19th century AD by the King of the Kénédougou Empire, Tieba Traoré, and it consists of a fortified multistory structure that served as a place for the king to work and receive guests, as well as as a traditional court.
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Country: Mali
District: Sikasso Region
Category: Castles and Fortresses
Site History: 19th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Kénédougou Kingdom
Later Cultures: Kénédougou Kingdom
Site Features: Kénédougou Kingdom Monuments
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Elevation: 375 m
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