The Great Mosque of Djenné.

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Mali

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  • Mali, Djenne. The Great Mosque of Djenne - constructed in 1907 on the foundations of a 13th century mosque built by King Koy Konboro, the 26th ruler of Djenne. This very beautiful mosque is the largest mud structure in the world. The residents of the town

    Grande Mosquée

    Mali

    Djenné's elegant Grande Mosque was constructed in 1907, though it's based on the design of an older Grande Mosquée that once stood on the site. Famous…

  • A woman in yellow robes, and a child walk past the Sankore mosque, built in the traditional Sahel style, Timbuktu.

    Sankoré Mosque

    Mali

    Timbuktu's three great mosques - all inaccessible to non-Muslims - are nothing much to look at, but serve as reminders of its great past. The youngest of…

  • Fully laden Pinasses docked at the jetty with more cargo on the shores of the Niger river, Mopti

    Mopti Port

    Mali

    Mopti's port is a lively place, where boats from up and down the river unload their cargoes. You'll see slabs of salt from Timbuktu, dried fish, firewood,…

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