Agadez Mosque

The central minaret of the mosque rises prominently above the city streets, featuring wooden beams that protrude from its earthen walls to support maintenance activities.

The construction of the mosque in 1515 marked the establishment of a religious center along trans-Saharan trade routes, connecting communities across the Sahel region.

Local craftsmen maintain the structure using traditional building techniques passed through generations, applying mud plaster during annual restoration work after the rainy season.

The mosque remains open for five daily prayers, with visitors required to remove shoes and wear appropriate clothing that covers shoulders and knees.

The minaret's wooden beam scaffolding system allows workers to regularly repair the walls by climbing the entire height without additional equipment.

Location: Agadez

Inception: 1515

Architectural style: Sudano-Sahelian architecture

Part of: Historic Center of Agadez

Address: XXFQ+J46, Agadez, Niger Agadez

GPS coordinates: 16.97420,7.98836

Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:27