The Architecture of the Great Mosque of Djenné
In short: The Great Mosque of Djenné in Mali is the world's largest mud-construction building, showcasing unique Sudano-Sahelian architecture and enduring masonry traditions.
A 1:26 short film in the series “Architecture Icons”.
Sources used in this film: Britannica, “Mosque of Djenné | mosque, Djenné, Mali | Britannica”; Afro Heritage Atlas, “The Great Mosque of Djenné: The World’s Largest Mud-Brick Building — Afro Heritage Atlas”; Academia.edu, “The Great Mosque of Djenné: Its Impact Today as a Model”.
Sources used in this film
- Britannica — Mosque of Djenné | mosque, Djenné, Mali | Britannica · View →
- Afro Heritage Atlas — The Great Mosque of Djenné: The World’s Largest Mud-Brick Building — Afro Heritage Atlas · View →
- Academia.edu — The Great Mosque of Djenné: Its Impact Today as a Model · View →
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Sources
- Summary by Intellect · source: Britannica: Mosque of Djenné | mosque, Djenné, Mali | Britannica
- Also: Afro Heritage Atlas: The Great Mosque of Djenné: The World’s Largest Mud-Brick Building — Afro Heritage Atlas
- Also: Academia.edu: The Great Mosque of Djenné: Its Impact Today as a Model
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