Sikasso tata, Military fortress in Sikasso, Mali
The Tata fortress spans 41 hectares with three concentric walls, reaching heights between 4 to 6 meters and base widths of 6 meters.
Built between 1877 and 1897 under King Tieba Traoré, the fortress withstood an extended siege from 1887 to 1888 before falling to French forces.
Seven modern monument gates mark the historical passages of the fortification, representing the legacy of regional defensive architecture.
The remains of this military structure extend through several neighborhoods of Sikasso, including Mancourani, Medina, Wayerma, Bougoula, and Fulasso.
The fortress walls incorporate a specialized construction method using dry stone, gravel, and mud, with reinforced earthen structures and alternating stone beds.
GPS coordinates: 11.31820,-5.68190
Latest update: March 3, 2025 22:58
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