Old Towns of Djenné by Huertas, Maya M.

Great Mosque of Djenné

1tmzn — 2023-11-06 18:22:45 UTC

Located in the city of Djenné, Mali, the Great Mosque of Djenné is the largest mud brick building in the world with definite Islamic influences

Mud Village

1tmzn — 2023-11-06 18:24:23 UTC

The largest mud-brick building in the world, the Grand Mosque, is located in the ancient town of Djenné.

Pre-Islamic Mud Houses

1tmzn — 2023-11-07 18:03:58 UTC

The old towns of Djenné have been inhabited since 250 BC and are characterised by the extraordinary use of earth in their architecture

Informational Video

1tmzn — 2023-11-07 18:26:49 UTC

Children Studying

1tmzn — 2023-11-07 18:41:09 UTC

A group of children studying the Koran outside a large earthen mud house, in Djenné.

New York Times

1tmzn — 2023-11-09 18:37:09 UTC

Biography of Abba Maiga on her life in Djenné, her experience in living in Djenné and how she lived.

Mali, mud, and infidels

1tmzn — 2023-11-16 18:19:40 UTC

A perspective from James who visited the old towns of Djenne and his view on the town. Experiences he went to during his trip to Mali and what he saw.

History of Djenné

1tmzn — 2023-11-16 18:26:07 UTC

History behind Djenné and the original creation of the town. When Djenné was recognized and how the town grew over centuries. Buildings being culturally and historically significant.

Djenné-Djeno Archaeological Site

1tmzn — 2023-11-17 16:36:26 UTC

Conservation efforts and protective measures revived Djenné-Djeno as a useful archaeological site

Mali Unrest Architecture Religion

1tmzn — 2023-11-17 17:06:49 UTC

Shows the Great Mosque of Djenne in Niger Delta region in Central Mali

Citations

1tmzn — 2023-11-17 17:14:16 UTC