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Burkina Faso’s Great Mosque preserves traditional architecture
The Great Mosque in Bobo-Dioulasso, the second largest city in Burkina Faso, preserves traditional Sudano-Sahelian architecture.
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- Published Date: 12:29 | 14 October 2025
- Modified Date: 12:30 | 14 October 2025
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Built in the late 19th century, the structure is made using local techniques with mud bricks and wood.
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Wooden beams protruding from the mosque's exterior not only provide an aesthetic look but also serve as scaffolding during maintenance.
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Still open for worship, the mosque is also one of the city's most visited tourist attractions.
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With its historic character and unique architecture, the Great Mosque continues to keep Burkina Faso's cultural heritage alive.
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