fcsarch 07 west africa
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The 1375 Catalan map (part of the Mapamundi) was drawn by Abraham Crepques of Mallorca and has a section dealing with NW Africa which is reproduced
below. It shows the King Mansa Musa of Mali (holding a large nugget of gold) trading with the
nomad on the left. The Atlas mountains are clearly visible.
Sankor Mosque
Mosque, Timbuktoo
Morrocan-style door, Timbuktoo
Small mosque, Massina
Mosque, Algeria (p.181)
Mosque of Djenné
Djenné
Djenné
Djenné
Djenne, plan
Djenne, interior
Djenne, interior
Djenne, interior
Djenne, Roofs are formed by joists spanned by
branches
Mosque of Djenné
Djenne, bricks
Djenne, Exterior detail showing mud construction
Djenne, view along roof
Mosque of Djenné
Market in Mali
Village of Arts and Humanities
Djenne detail
Village of Arts and Humanities
Village of Arts and Humanities
Mosque, Goundam