FCSarch 07 West Africa

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

Djenne, plan

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

Mosque, Goundam

Business