Djingereyber Mosque
History
King Hadj Moussa, who had just returned from a pilgrimage to Mecca, is recorded to have ordered the Andalusian architect Abou Ishak to build the Djingareyber Mosque in 1325. Due to the organic character of clay design and its susceptibility to weathering, the mosque has undergone a number of changes since then. Archaeological test pits dug in the main prayer hall in 2009 revealed that the location has been home to at least three different buildings in succession. The majority of the clay decorations on the qibla wall and a few of the pillars could be from the sixteenth century. The location was added to UNESCO's World Heritage List in 1988.
Urban and Architectural
The mosque includes two minarets, twenty-five rows of pillars aligned east-west, three interior courts, and enough room for 2,000 people to pray.
Description
The Djingareyber Mosque, which was constructed of mud and tuff stone, was in disrepair when it was first discovered by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC) in early 2007. A comprehensive topography and architectural survey served as the foundation for a damage assessment. Due to water intrusion in the roofing, it became apparent that the building's structural integrity was poor, notably the roof and wall-bearing systems. This happened as a result of poor slopes, the buildup of earth fill, and the poor quality of local mud plasters brought on by the reduction in knowledge of traditional crafts.
References
https://www.archnet.org/sites/6422
Details
Location
Askia Mohamed Boulevard, Timbuktu, Mali
Worshippers
2000
Owners
King Hadj Moussa
Architect Name
Year of Build
1325
Area
2900
Drawings
Map
History
King Hadj Moussa, who had just returned from a pilgrimage to Mecca, is recorded to have ordered the Andalusian architect Abou Ishak to build the Djingareyber Mosque in 1325. Due to the organic character of clay design and its susceptibility to weathering, the mosque has undergone a number of changes since then. Archaeological test pits dug in the main prayer hall in 2009 revealed that the location has been home to at least three different buildings in succession. The majority of the clay decorations on the qibla wall and a few of the pillars could be from the sixteenth century. The location was added to UNESCO's World Heritage List in 1988.
Urban and Architectural
The mosque includes two minarets, twenty-five rows of pillars aligned east-west, three interior courts, and enough room for 2,000 people to pray.
Description
The Djingareyber Mosque, which was constructed of mud and tuff stone, was in disrepair when it was first discovered by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC) in early 2007. A comprehensive topography and architectural survey served as the foundation for a damage assessment. Due to water intrusion in the roofing, it became apparent that the building's structural integrity was poor, notably the roof and wall-bearing systems. This happened as a result of poor slopes, the buildup of earth fill, and the poor quality of local mud plasters brought on by the reduction in knowledge of traditional crafts.