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Djenne Mosque

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Created: 11th Sep 2007
Modified: 4th Sep 2008
Type:
Historical
Cost:
25% expensive

Regarded as the oldest known city in Sub-Saharan Africa, Old Djenne was an important 16th century center of learning.  The Grand Mosque (constructed in 1907) now stands as the center piece of the town.

Contact Information
Area:
354 km (220 miles) southwest of Timbuktu
Website:
www.malitourisme.com...
Phone:
222 5673 (Tourist Office of Mali)



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