A Perpetual City of Mud
René Ammann
3. julho 2023
Although the iconic Great Mosque in Djenné, seen here in 1972, can be traced back to around the 13th century, the current mosque is a reconstruction from 1906. (Photo: Gilles Mairet/Wikimedia Commons)
Frequency with which the Great Mosque in Djenné, Mali, is freshly plastered in mud: Yearly
To many, the wooden posts dotting the walls look decorative, but they are functional, lending support for the annual replastering and other maintenance. (Photo: Ralf Steinberger/Flickr)
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