Great Mosque of Djenné
Also known as Great Mosque of Djenne
mosque in Djenné, Mali
AI overview
The Great Mosque of Djenné is a large mosque located in the town of Djenné in Mali, built primarily from mud brick using traditional West African architectural techniques. It is considered one of the most important examples of Islamic architecture in West Africa and stands as a significant cultural and religious landmark in the region.
AI-generated from the Wikipedia summary — may contain errors.
Wikidata facts
- Image
- Great Mosque of Djenné 1.jpg
- Height
- 16
Show 5 more facts
- described at URL
- www.placemania.sk/svetova-zaujimavost/velka-mesita-v-djenne
- Commons category
- Great Mosque of Djenné
- date of official opening
- 1907-00-00
- inception
- 1906-00-00
- native label
- Grande mosquée de Djenné
Sources (1)
via Wikidata · CC0
~18 min read
Article
The Great Mosque of Djenné in the Sudano-Sahelian architectural style is the largest adobe brick building in the world. The mosque is located in the city of Djenné, Mali, on the flood plain of the Bani River. The first mosque on the site was built around the 13th century, but the current structure dates from 1907. As well as being the centre of the community of Djenné, it is one of the most famous landmarks in Africa. Along with the "Old Towns of Djenné", it was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1988.
History