The Great Mosque in Bobo-Dioulasso, the second largest city in Burkina Faso, preserves traditional Sudano-Sahelian architecture.
Built in the late 19th century, the structure is made using local techniques with mud bricks and wood.
Wooden beams protruding from the mosque's exterior not only provide an aesthetic look but also serve as scaffolding during maintenance.
Still open for worship, the mosque is also one of the city's most visited tourist attractions.
With its historic character and unique architecture, the Great Mosque continues to keep Burkina Faso's cultural heritage alive.
