A Perpetual City of Mud

René Ammann | 3. July 2023
Although the iconic Great Mosque in Djenné, seen here in 1972, can be traced back to around the 13th century, the current mosque is a reconstruction from 1906. (Photo: Gilles Mairet/Wikimedia Commons)
To many, the wooden posts dotting the walls look decorative, but they are functional, lending support for the annual replastering and other maintenance. (Photo: Ralf Steinberger/Flickr)

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