A Digital Heritage Collection of Djenné Mosque
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This is a collection of the Djenné Mosque digital spatial heritage data created by the Zamani Project.Items include:Sections, Elevations & Plans of 3D ModelsScreenshots of 3D ModelsContextual Images3D Models (Access restricted to research and teaching purposes)a Spatial Dataset (GIS)Maps The information in this site description is provided for contextual purposes only and should not be regarded as a primary source.
The Great Mosque of Djenné exemplifies Sudano-Sahelian architecture, constructed from sun-dried mud bricks and wooden scaffolding beams. Architectural features include buttresses, pinnacles, and a central prayer hall. The mosque is central to the community's religious life and reflects traditional building techniques adapted to local environmental conditions. It contributes to understanding Islamic architectural expression in West Africa.Djenné Mosque is part of the listed UNESCO World Heritage Site, 'Old Towns of Djenné'.The Zamani Project seeks to increase awareness and knowledge of tangible cultural heritage in Africa and internationally by creating metrically accurate digital representations of historical sites. Digital spatial data of cultural heritage sites can be used for research and education, for restoration and conservation, and as a record for future generations. The Zamani Project operates as a non-profit organisation within the University of Cape Town.Special thanks to the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, among others, for their contributions to the digital documentation of this heritage site. If you believe any information in this description is incorrect, please contact the repository administrators.
The Great Mosque of Djenné exemplifies Sudano-Sahelian architecture, constructed from sun-dried mud bricks and wooden scaffolding beams. Architectural features include buttresses, pinnacles, and a central prayer hall. The mosque is central to the community's religious life and reflects traditional building techniques adapted to local environmental conditions. It contributes to understanding Islamic architectural expression in West Africa.Djenné Mosque is part of the listed UNESCO World Heritage Site, 'Old Towns of Djenné'.The Zamani Project seeks to increase awareness and knowledge of tangible cultural heritage in Africa and internationally by creating metrically accurate digital representations of historical sites. Digital spatial data of cultural heritage sites can be used for research and education, for restoration and conservation, and as a record for future generations. The Zamani Project operates as a non-profit organisation within the University of Cape Town.Special thanks to the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, among others, for their contributions to the digital documentation of this heritage site. If you believe any information in this description is incorrect, please contact the repository administrators.