UNESCO WHCCulturalInscribed 1988
Old Towns of Djenné
This site is inscribed on the List of World Heritage in Danger.
Overview
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. Its traditional houses, of which nearly 2,000 have survived, are built on hillocks (toguere) as protection from the seasonal floods.
About Old Towns of Djenné
The Old Towns of 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. In 1988, it was inscribed by the UNESCO on the World Heritage list.
Read more on WikipediaSelection Criteria
(iii)(iv)
Components(5 locations)
- •Kaniana116-002
- •Tonomba116-003
- •Djenné116-004
- •Hambarketolo116-005
- •Djenné-Djeno (ancienne Djenné)116-001
Details
- Countries
- Mali
- ISO Codes
- ML
- Coordinates
- 13.9064, -4.5550
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