Great Mosque of Djenné

Djenné, Mali

The largest mud-brick building in the world, rebuilt in its current form in 1907 following the design of the 13th-century original. An iconic symbol of West African Islamic architecture and community solidarity.

Historical Context

Djenné was one of the great trading cities of pre-modern West Africa. The original mosque was built when the city's king converted to Islam in the 13th century. The current structure was built under French colonial administration in 1907, following traditional designs.