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.

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From the impressive mud-based architecture in Djenné, Mali to the great mosque of Djenne, these structures showcase the ...