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The Great Mosque of Djenne: Mali's Mud-Brick Masterpiece

The Mali Empire: The Richest Civilization in History — Fexingo History
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In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the architectural and spiritual heart of the Mali Empire: the Great Mosque of Djenne. Built in the 13th century under Mansa Musa's reign, this mud-brick marvel is the largest adobe structure in the world. They discuss the mosque's construction using banco (sun-dried clay), its annual replastering festival called the Crepissage de la Grande Mosquée, and how it served as a center for Islamic learning and commerce. The episode also touches on the mosque's role in the spread of Islam across West Africa, the influence of the Dyula merchants who funded its upkeep, and the preservation challenges it faces today. Specific terms include: Djenne, Mansa Musa, banco, Crepissage de la Grande Mosquée, Dyula, and the Sankore curriculum. #MaliEmpire #GreatMosqueofDjenne #MansaMusa #Banco #Crepissage #Dyula #WestAfrica #IslamicArchitecture #MudBrick #UNESCO #Timbuktu #Sankore #Djenne #History #FexingoHistory #Podcast #Episode147 #AdFree Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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