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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

Abu Ishaq al-Sahili

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.