Kamablon of Kangaba

The Kamablon features a circular design with a 4-meter diameter, constructed from earth materials and topped with a conical thatched roof.

Built in 1653, the Kamablon stands as a testament to the Manden cultural heritage, surrounded by three kapok trees and the tomb of Mansa Sème.

The structure functions as a village senate where the Diabaté griots preserve oral traditions and maintain important ceremonial objects inside the building.

Every seven years, the community gathers to replace the thatched roof through a structured ceremony that spans five continuous days.

The building contains a sacred well called wasi and serves as a gathering place for cultural ceremonies and traditional divination practices.

GPS coordinates: 11.94194,-8.41028

Latest update: March 3, 2025 23:58