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Old Towns of Djenne
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Old Towns of Djenne
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Mali
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Mali, West Africa

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About Old Towns of Djenne
Djenne is a town located in the Inland Niger Delta region of central Mali. The oldest part of the town including mosques made it a World Heritage Site which was designated as such in 1988. The city is spread in an area of a 302-kilometer square having a population of over 32,900 according to the 2009 census. The city was an important trade center between the 15th and 17th centuries and was closely linked with Timbuktu.

Some Lesser Known Facts About Old Towns of Djenne

  • Much of the trans-Saharan trade between the 15th to 17th centuries was done through this city. The products like gold, salt, and slaves were shipped through Timbuktu via Djenne to further cities.
    Much of the trans-Saharan trade between the 15th to 17th centuries was done through this city. The products like gold, salt, and slaves were shipped t
  • The old town located in the south of Djenné-Djenno is one of the ancient towns in sub-Saharan Africa. It is popular for traditional houses made on hillocks to protect them from seasonal floods. About two thousand houses still exist. The houses are unique by their verticality.
    The old town located in the south of Djenné-Djenno is one of the ancient towns in sub-Saharan Africa. It is popular for traditional houses made on hil
  • The architecture of the city including the Great Mosque which was made in 1907 is also admirable.
    The architecture of the city including the Great Mosque which was made in 1907 is also admirable.
  • It was also the center of Islamic scholarship.
  • According to the archaeological excavation, the town was inhabited by humans since the 3rd century B.C.
    According to the archaeological excavation, the town was inhabited by humans since the 3rd century B.C.

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