Great Mosque, Djenne, Mopti region,Mali, West Africa.
AFRICA/MALI / Djenne / The Great Mosque of Djenn is the largest mud brick or adobe building in the world and is considered by many architects to be the greatest achievement of the Sudano-Sahelian architectural style, albeit with definite Islamic influences. The mosque is located in the city of Djenne, Mali on the flood plain of the Bani River. The first mosque on the site was built in the 13th century, but the current structure dates from 1907. As well as being the centre of the community of Djenn, it is one of the most famous landmarks in Africa. Along with the "Old Towns of Djenne it was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1988
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