The Djinguereber Mosque (Arabic: مسجد دجينجيربر; French: Mosquée de Djinguereber; from Koyra Chiini jiŋgar-ey beer 'grand mosque' [1]), also known as Djingareyber or Djingarey Ber, is a famous learning center in Timbuktu, Mali.

Home of the prestigious Koranic Sankore University and other madrasas, Timbuktu was an intellectual and spiritual capital and a centre for the propagation of Islam throughout Africa in the 15th and 16th centuries. Its three great mosques, Djingareyber, Sankore and Sidi Yahia, recall Timbuktu's golden age.

Dec 13, 2018 · Among the fabled settlement's most famed icons is the Djingareyber Mosque, a holy structure and learning center that was built in 1327 and is still in operation today as one of …

Djingarey Ber or the Great Mosque is Timbuktu’s oldest monument and its major landmark. The foundation of the mosque, in 1325, is attributed to Mansa Musa, king of Mali, and major reconstruction was undertaken in 1569-71 for the Timbuktu qadi, al-‘Aqlb.

The Djingareyber Mosque was one of several madrasas (Arabic educational institution) that made up the University of Timbuktu, and its central minaret is a visible landmark in the urban landscape of the ancient Malian city.

The Djingareyber Mosque in Timbuktu, Mali, was built in the 14th century and is one of the most famous landmarks in the city. It is considered a masterpiece of Sudano-Sahelian architecture, characterized by its earthen construction and tall, mud-brick minarets.

Djinguereber Mosque stands as a testament to the Mali Empire’s history and the enduring importance of Timbuktu in the Islamic world. Its unique architecture, legacy of learning, and ongoing preservation highlight its significance as one of Africa’s most remarkable landmarks.

The Mosque of Sankoré is located northeast of the city, it was built during the Mandingo period between 1325 and 1433. It consists of a courtyard for outdoor prayers and 3 naves that...

Feb 15, 2024 · The mosque’s construction and visual details express connections to Islamic architectures in North Africa and the Levant, as well as a deep resonance with local expressive practices and worldviews, Muslim and otherwise.

Mar 5, 2024 · The Sidi Yahya Mosque, also known as the Mosque of Muhammad-n-Allah, is a mosque and madrasa of Timbuktu in Mali. The construction of the mosque began in 1400 under the leadership of Sheikh el-Mokhtar Hamalla of Timbuktu and was finished in 1440.