Documenting and Monitoring Endangered Heritage in Africa and the Middle East
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Online Exhibit
How the City of Djenné Was Built
The town still adheres to a traditional mud-brick building technique that goes back thousands of years
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The Great Mosque of Djenné
Discover the history and architecture of this UNESCO World Heritage Site
Discover the Lost City of Djenné-Djenno
Discover the archaeological site being excavated and investigated using cutting-edge technology
Explore the Djenné Market
Learn more about the ancient institution that can still be found in the square in front of the Great Mosque
Why the Bani River is Important to the City of Djenné
The city's life source, providing transport, defence, building materials, and water
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