Yamma Mosque, Religious center in Badaguichiri, Niger
The Yamma Mosque displays traditional construction with mud bricks, featuring a central dome surrounded by four corner towers in Sudano-Sahelian style.
Built in 1962 by architect Falké Barmou, the mosque emerged shortly after Niger gained independence from French colonization in 1960.
Each member of the village participated in constructing the mosque by making mud bricks, carrying water, gathering wood, or providing necessary land.
The mosque maintains regular prayer schedules and accommodates large numbers of worshippers during religious festivals throughout the year.
The Yamma Mosque received the Aga Khan Award for Architecture in 1986 for its representation of traditional Hausa building techniques.
Location: Badaguichiri
Inception: 1962
Architects: Falké Barmou
Architectural style: Sudano-Sahelian architecture
GPS coordinates: 14.35958,5.49922
Latest update: April 11, 2025 06:39
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