Djinguereber Mosque, Saharan mosque in Timbuktu, Mali.
The Djinguereber Mosque features two towering minarets, twenty-five rows of pillars, and a central prayer space accommodating 2,000 worshippers within its earthen walls.
Constructed in 1327 by architect Abu Ishap Es-Saheli during the reign of Emperor Mansa Musa, the mosque became a cornerstone of the University of Timbuktu.
The mosque functions as a learning center where Islamic scholars study and teach religious texts, maintaining centuries-old educational traditions in West Africa.
Annual restoration work involves the entire community applying new layers of earth to protect the structure from environmental damage caused by sand and rainfall.
The building incorporates architectural elements from different regions, combining pyramid-shaped minarets with projecting wooden beams that serve as permanent scaffolding.
Location: Timbuktu
Inception: 1327
Architects: Abu Ishap Es-Saheli Altouwaidjin
Architectural style: Sudano-Sahelian architecture
Part of: Timbuktu
Address: QXCQ+JW9, Askia Mohamed Bvd, Timbuktu, Mali Timbuktu
Phone: +22366631528
GPS coordinates: 16.77139,-3.01000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:54
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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