Djinguereber Mosque

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Djinguereber Mosque is a historic and iconic mosque located in Timbuktu, Mali. Constructed in 1327 under the reign of the Mali Empire’s ruler Mansa Musa, it stands as one of the oldest and most significant examples of Sudano-Sahelian architecture. The mosque was designed by the Andalusian architect Abu Ishaq al-Sahili, and it features distinctive mudbrick construction with timber support beams. The Djinguereber Mosque has been a center of Islamic learning and scholarship for centuries, playing a key role in the intellectual and cultural life of Timbuktu. It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site that also includes other ancient mosques and historic buildings in the city.

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