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Cost:
free
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Price (adult):
free
Why Top:
One of the oldest towns in Africa with unique mud architecture, including the world’s largest mud-built mosque.
Description:
Located in the Niger River inland delta, the town comprises archaeological sites and historic urban fabric. It was a major trading hub on the trans-Saharan gold route and became a center of Islamic culture in the 15th–16th centuries. Houses are built on hillocks (toguere) to protect against seasonal flooding.
Facts:
Around 2,000 traditional houses remain. The mosque was rebuilt in 1907. Listed by UNESCO in 1988.
Significance:
Global significance. Protected by UNESCO and Mali’s national laws.
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Do:
study architecture
take photos
visit the mosque
shop at the market
Access:
Roads:
Open:
Attendance:
Emergency:
17 or 112
Info:
Safety:
The site is safe, but caution is advised due to political instability in the region.
Clothing:
Light clothing, hat, comfortable shoes, preferably closed.
Climate:
Semi-arid, with hot summers and mild winters.
Tips:
Bring water, avoid rainy season, respect local customs.
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