Sankore Mosquee, Educational mosque in Timbuktu, Mali
The Sankore Mosque features a clay and wooden beam structure with an open courtyard layout designed for yearly maintenance after rain periods.
Built during the Mali Empire between 1325 and 1433, the mosque developed into a center of learning that attracted scholars from Egypt and Syria.
The mosque housed an educational institution where students studied Arabic grammar, mathematics, astronomy, and history, with graduates receiving ceremonial turbans.
Visiting the mosque requires advance planning, valid passports, visas, and yellow fever vaccination certificates for entry into Mali.
The mosque dimensions match the exact measurements of the Kaaba in Mecca, following a reconstruction project between 1578 and 1582.
Location: Timbuktu
Address: QXGV+CQF, Timbuktu, Mali Timbuktu
GPS coordinates: 16.77606,-3.00557
Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:59
Mali features earthen mosques, ancient archaeological sites, noteworthy geological formations and natural parks. The cities of Timbuktu, Djenné, and Gao have religious and historical mud-brick architecture. The country also has waterfalls, ancient caves, and colonial monuments. National parks and nature reserves are home to local wildlife. The architectural heritage includes historic mosques, traditional fortifications, and administrative buildings from the colonial period.
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