Statements (57)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:mosque
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| gptkbp:architectural_style |
Sudano-Sahelian architecture
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Islamic_architecture
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| gptkbp:community_role |
serves as a community gathering place
serves as a place of worship |
| gptkbp:constructed_in |
13th century
|
| gptkbp:cultural_heritage |
part of Mali's cultural heritage
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| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
important center of Islamic learning
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| gptkbp:famous_event |
Crepissage Festival
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| gptkbp:features |
large courtyard
decorative wooden beams three minarets |
| gptkbp:height |
10 meters
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
symbol of the city of Djenné
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Djenné Mosque
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| gptkbp:influences |
local architecture
regional architecture |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
inspired by local traditions
inspired by Islamic traditions |
| gptkbp:is_protected_by |
protected by UNESCO
protected by the Malian government |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Djenné,_Mali
|
| gptkbp:material |
adobe
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| gptkbp:notable_feature |
the intricate carvings
the connection to the history of Islamic scholarship in Mali the annual mud plastering event the community involvement in maintenance the connection to local legends and stories the connection to the history of Mali's empires the connection to the trans-Saharan trade routes the historical manuscripts housed nearby the influence on local crafts the large entrance door the role in fostering community identity the role in interfaith dialogue the role in local festivals the role in promoting education the role in promoting tourism in Mali the role in the preservation of local culture the role in the spread of Islam in West Africa the significance in the local economy the surrounding market area the unique façade the use of mud in construction the use of wooden scaffolding during maintenance the connection to the history of Djenné as a trading hub the role in the preservation of traditional building techniques the connection to the history of the city of Djenné the architectural influence on other mosques in Mali |
| gptkbp:renovation |
traditional methods
last major renovation in 1907 |
| gptkbp:significance |
largest mud-brick building in the world
|
| gptkbp:unesco_world_heritage_site |
yes
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| gptkbp:visitors |
attracts thousands of tourists annually
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Djenne
gptkb:Mali |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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