Djenné Mosque

GPTKB entity

Properties (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf mosque
gptkbp:architecturalStyle decorative motifs
Sudano-Sahelian_architecture
gptkbp:artwork local artisans
local art forms
gptkbp:associatedWith Islamic_culture
gptkbp:climate designed for hot climate
gptkbp:community symbol of unity
led by local religious leaders
gptkbp:communityEvents religious gatherings
gptkbp:communityInvolvement local volunteers participate in maintenance
gptkbp:communityRole place of worship
gptkbp:constructedIn 13th century
gptkbp:constructionMaterial rammed earth
gptkbp:culturalEvents Islamic_festivals
gptkbp:culturalHeritage site for cultural interactions
Malian_cultural_identity
gptkbp:culturalSignificance efforts to maintain structure
place of pilgrimage
recognized_by_UNESCO
important_center_of_Islamic_learning
gptkbp:environmentalImpact sustainable building practices
gptkbp:features three minarets
gptkbp:foundedBy Sheikh_Al-Bakay
gptkbp:height 10 meters
gptkbp:historicalFigures important_Islamic_scholars
gptkbp:historicalPeriod protected_by_Malian_government
gptkbp:historicalSignificance important trade center
example of ancient building techniques
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Djenné Mosque
gptkbp:influences local architecture
gptkbp:inspiration modern architects
gptkbp:interiorFeatures wooden beams
gptkbp:landmark prominent_landmark_in_Mali
gptkbp:localEconomy supports local businesses
gptkbp:localFestival Crepissage Festival
gptkbp:localLegends associated with local myths
gptkbp:location gptkb:Djenné,_Mali
gptkbp:material adobe
gptkbp:religion Islam
gptkbp:renovated local community participation
last major renovation in 1907
gptkbp:significance largest mud-brick building in the world
gptkbp:supportRole teaching_of_Quran
gptkbp:surroundingArea Djenné_town
gptkbp:symbolizes Malian_heritage
gptkbp:tourism boosts local tourism industry
gptkbp:UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site yes
gptkbp:visitors attracts thousands of tourists annually