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  1. Nov 22, 2018 · Located in central Mali by the Bani River, Djenné is one of the oldest continuously inhabited towns of Sub-Saharan Africa with the earliest settlement dating to the 3rd century BCE. Djenné is known for its remarkable earth architecture and well-preserved urban fabric, for which the town was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1988.

  2. Djenné-Djenno (also Jenne-Jeno; / ˈ dʒ ɛ n iː dʒ ʌ ˌ n oʊ /) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the Niger River Valley in the country of Mali. Literally translated to "ancient Djenné", it is the original site of both Djenné and Mali and is considered to be among the oldest urbanized centers and the best-known archaeological ...

  3. Browse 1,547 djenne mali photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more photos and images. Grand Mosque of Djenne. Djenne, Mali Mosque Largest Mud Building. Mali mud mosque. Grand Mosque, Djenne, Mali. African village panorama. The mosque of Djenné. Grand Mosque of Djenne.

  4. 1996 World Monuments Watch. Djenné-Djenos many archaeological and cultural artifacts reveal a complex society dating from 250 B.C. It is among the best-known archeology sites in sub-Saharan Africa and the oldest urbanized centers.

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  5. 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.

  6. Inscribed: 1988. Criteria: (iii) cultural tradition (iv) icon of an era. Location and Values : Djenne, and the four smaller towns at Djenne-Djeno, Hambarketolo, Tonomba and Kaniana are located in the middle reaches of the inland delta of the Niger River in central Mali. They are remarkable towns, built almost entirely of river mud and other ...

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  8. Apr 27, 2016 · April 27, 2016. Main Facade | The Great Mosque of Djenné. The Great Mosque of Djenné, a magnificent structure located in the bustling city of Djenné, Mali, is considered to be one of the greatest examples of Sudano-Sahelian architecture. Dating back to 1907, the mosque stands on the flood plain of the Bani River and is a testament to the ...

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