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The Mosque of the Benediction, Bani


History


Narratives indicate that the mosque was built somewhere in the thirteenth century. They were merely constructed by man from stones. Every man brought his stone as a material contribution from the populace. A vision Cissé Amed Ama had in 1972 instructed him to erect seven mosques made of mud bricks on the Bani cliff.

Beginning in 1978, volunteers from Burkina Faso and other West African nations came to work on the construction of The Grande Mosque. Over 5000 people provided assistance for more than 1.5 years. To express their admiration for God ever since, the villagers have started building the remaining seven mosques. The work was completed in 1986. On top of the hill are seven little mosques that point to The Grande Mosquee.

On top of the hill are seven little mosques that point to The Grande Mosquee. The mosques are situated on a hill that resembles a man kneeling before God and raising his arms in prayer.


This Mosque represents the left elbow of the 7 seven mosques built in Bani.

Urban and Architectural


The space is 11,5 x 8,7 m and 5 meter high. The minaret rises 12 meters above the ground.

The minaret appears to be in excellent condition from a distance because it is the most recently repaired mosque, but up close, that is only an illusion due to the roof's damage, which also accounts for the interior's poor condition. 

Description


The columns are in good condition, but the vaults are supported by wooden scaffolding. While eroding, exterior facades still retain their original shape, apertures, and even embellishments.

References


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bani,_Bani

https://roadsandkingdoms.com/2015/the-seven-mosques-of-bani/

https://unlimitedcma.files.wordpress.com/2013/07/bani_mosquees_book_final_double.pdf


Details

Location

Bani, Burkina Faso

Worshippers

50

Owners

Cissé Amed Ama

Architect Name

Cissé Amed Ama

Year of Build

1986

Area

100

Drawings

Map

History

Narratives indicate that the mosque was built somewhere in the thirteenth century. They were merely constructed by man from stones. Every man brought his stone as a material contribution from the populace. A vision Cissé Amed Ama had in 1972 instructed him to erect seven mosques made of mud bricks on the Bani cliff.

Beginning in 1978, volunteers from Burkina Faso and other West African nations came to work on the construction of The Grande Mosque. Over 5000 people provided assistance for more than 1.5 years. To express their admiration for God ever since, the villagers have started building the remaining seven mosques. The work was completed in 1986. On top of the hill are seven little mosques that point to The Grande Mosquee.

On top of the hill are seven little mosques that point to The Grande Mosquee. The mosques are situated on a hill that resembles a man kneeling before God and raising his arms in prayer.


This Mosque represents the left elbow of the 7 seven mosques built in Bani.

Urban and Architectural

The space is 11,5 x 8,7 m and 5 meter high. The minaret rises 12 meters above the ground.

The minaret appears to be in excellent condition from a distance because it is the most recently repaired mosque, but up close, that is only an illusion due to the roof's damage, which also accounts for the interior's poor condition. 

Description

The columns are in good condition, but the vaults are supported by wooden scaffolding. While eroding, exterior facades still retain their original shape, apertures, and even embellishments.