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UNESCO Urban Heritage Atlas: Cultural mapping of historic cities and settlements. Djenné (Mali) "Inhabited since 250 B.C., Djenné became a market centre and an important link in the trans-Saharan gold trade. In the 15th and 16th centuries, it was one of the centres for the propagation of Islam.
Coordinates: 13°53′26″N 4°32′25″W. Djenné-Djenno (also Jenne-Jeno; / ˈdʒɛniː dʒʌˌnoʊ /) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the Niger River Valley in the country of Mali.
Djenné-Djenno is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the Niger River Valley in the country of Mali. Type: City with 40,500 residents. Description: town and urban commune in Mali. Categories: commune of Mali and locality. Location: Mopti, Mali, Sahel, Africa. View on OpenStreetMap. Latitude. 13.9052° or 13° 54' 19" north. Longitude.
Coordinates: 13°54′23.004″N 4°33′18″W. The Old Towns of Djenné ( Arabic: مدن جنة القديمة, romanized : mudun Janna al-qadīma, French: villes anciennes de Djenné) is an archaeological and urban ensemble located in the city of Djenné, in Mali. It comprises four archaeological sites, namely Djenné-Djeno, Hambarkétolo, Kaniana and Tonomba.
5 Locations 2 Reviews 13 Ratings 22 Connections 47 Visitors In Danger. Sites. Map of Djenné. The Old Towns of Djenné comprise the city of Djenné with its typical architecture and the archeological sites of four pre-islamic towns.
Apr 22, 2024 · Nestled along the floodplains of the Bani River, Djenné stands as a beacon of historical and cultural richness in Mali. With its roots stretching back to around 250 B.C., Djenné is not only one of the oldest known cities in sub-Saharan Africa but also a UNESCO World Heritage site that captivates visitors with its unique adobe architecture and ...
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