Great Mosque of Djenné

Mud-brick mosque in Mali (circa 13th century CE), with wooden beams and annual repairs.

Core Features

• Built with adobe and timber.
• Includes mud construction.

Architectural Connections

• West African: Regional tradition.
• Religious: Sacred space.

Related Elements & Sites

Sankore Mosque (related site), Minaret (element), Medieval (period)

Record

Period: 13th century CE

Location: Mali

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