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Timbuktu's Great Mosque Builders: The Art of Djinguereber
In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna explore the architectural marvels of Timbuktu, focusing on the Djinguereber Mosque and its legendary builder, Abu Ishaq al-Sahili. They discuss al-Sahili's journey from Granada to Mali, how he brought Andalusian and Egyptian techniques to the Sahel, and the distinctive mud-brick construction that still defines the city's skyline. The conversation also covers the role of the Sankore and Sidi Yahya mosques, the patronage of Mansa Musa, and the broader cultural exchange between North Africa and West Africa. The episode examines the…
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