Djenné, Mali
Djenné-Djenno
Djenné-Djeno is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the Niger River Valley in the country of Mali. Literally translated to "ancient Djenné", it is the original site of Djenné and is considered to be among the oldest urbanized centers and best-known archaeological sites in West Africa. This archaeological site is located about three kilometres from the modern town, and is believed to have been involved in long distance trade and the domestication of African rice.
- City
- Djenné
- Country
- Mali
- Category
- Historic
- Suggested visit
- About 90 minutes
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Background: Wikipedia