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	In 2009, after a period of heavy rainfall, the upper section of one of the large towers collapsed, prompting a swift rebuilding effort.		In 2009, after a period of heavy rainfall, the upper section of one of the large towers collapsed, prompting a swift rebuilding effort.

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	In 2009, after a period of heavy rainfall, the upper section of one of the large towers collapsed, prompting a swift rebuilding effort.		In 2009, after a period of heavy rainfall, the upper section of one of the large towers collapsed, prompting a swift rebuilding effort.

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	* Taj Mahal.		* Taj Mahal.
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−	The mosque is regularly maintained, but only minor design changes have taken place since its completion in 1909. ~~Historical preservationists have praised the mosque for the~~ conservation efforts of the local community, with most ~~features of~~ modernisation being resisted, ~~save for~~ the installation of a loudspeaker system.	+	The mosque is regularly maintained, but only minor design changes have taken place since its completion in 1909. The conservation efforts of the local community have been widely praised, with most attempts at modernisation being resisted, other than the installation of a loudspeaker system.

	The mosque aroused controversy in 1996 when Vogue magazine held a fashion shoot of scantily-dressed women inside the mosque. As a backlash against this, non-Muslims were banned from entering.		The mosque aroused controversy in 1996 when Vogue magazine held a fashion shoot of scantily-dressed women inside the mosque. As a backlash against this, non-Muslims were banned from entering.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =
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	In 1906, the French administration who had colonised Djenné ordered the construction of the current building. The French likely provided funding for the building of the mosque and a nearby madrasa, both of which were completed 1907-1909 using forced labour under the supervision of the head of Djenné’s guild of masons, Ismaila Traoré.		In 1906, the French administration who had colonised Djenné ordered the construction of the current building. The French likely provided funding for the building of the mosque and a nearby madrasa, both of which were completed 1907-1909 using forced labour under the supervision of the head of Djenné’s guild of masons, Ismaila Traoré.

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	The mosque is regularly maintained to prevent weather conditions from causing undue damage to the structure, although only minor design changes have taken place since its completion in 1909, such as additional toron provided on the corner buttresses.		The mosque is regularly maintained to prevent weather conditions from causing undue damage to the structure, although only minor design changes have taken place since its completion in 1909, such as additional toron provided on the corner buttresses.
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	The Great Mosque of Djenné is a banco or adobe building located in Mali, on the flood plain of the Bani River. It is the largest mud-brick building in the world, and is considered to be one of the finest examples of the Sudano-Sahelian architectural style.		The Great Mosque of Djenné is a banco or adobe building located in Mali, on the flood plain of the Bani River. It is the largest mud-brick building in the world, and is considered to be one of the finest examples of the Sudano-Sahelian architectural style.

−	This style is common to the Sahel and Sudanian grassland regions of West Africa, and is characterised by the use of mud-bricks and adobe plaster, with ~~large~~ wooden-log support beams. On large buildings such as the mosque these beams often protrude ~~out~~ from the wall face.	+	This style is common to the Sahel and Sudanian grassland regions of West Africa, and is characterised by the use of mud-bricks and adobe plaster, with wooden-log support beams. On large buildings such as the mosque these beams often protrude from the wall face.

−	~~The mosque is capable of holding 3,000 worshippers. Due to~~ the building ~~being~~ largely open to the elements, cracks and ~~wall erosion can be caused by~~ rain, humidity and temperature changes. ~~Therefore~~, local mud masons are regularly required to repair the structure to prevent it from falling ~~apart~~.	+	As the building is largely open to the elements, it cracks and erodes due to rain, humidity and temperature changes. As a result, local mud masons are regularly required to repair the structure to prevent it from falling disintegrating.

−	It is one of the most famous architectural landmarks in Africa ~~and~~, along with the ‘Old Towns of Djenné’, was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1988.	+	The mosque can accommodate 3,000 worshippers and is one of the most famous architectural landmarks in Africa which, along with the ‘Old Towns of Djenné’, was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1988.

	= History =		= History =

−	The ~~actual~~ date of the first mosque ~~to be~~ built on the site in the city of Djenné is not known, although it is believed to be between 1200 and 1330~~. The location of the mosque was previously occupied by a palace rather than being a sacred site, which makes it unusual among West African mosques~~.	+	The exact date of the first mosque built on the site in the city of Djenné is not known, although it is believed to be between between 1200 and 1330.

−	In 1834 the original mosque was demolished by order of the conquering Amadou Lobbo, who considered it to be too lavish and palatial. The only surviving portion of the original structure is an enclosure containing the graves of local leaders. The structure was re-built in 1896 but this too was demolished ~~shortly~~ after.	+	In 1834 the original mosque was demolished by order of the conquering Amadou Lobbo, who considered it to be too lavish and palatial. The only surviving portion of the original structure is an enclosure containing the graves of local leaders. The structure was re-built in 1896 but this too was demolished after just a few years.

−	In 1906, the French administration who had colonised Djenné ordered the construction of the current building. The French ~~likely~~ provided funding for the building of the mosque and a nearby madrasa, both of which were completed 1907-1909 using forced labour under the supervision of the head of Djenné’s guild of masons, Ismaila Traoré.	+	In 1906, the French administration, who had colonised Djenné, ordered the construction of the current building. The French probably provided funding for the building of the mosque and a nearby madrasa, both of which were completed 1907-1909 using forced labour under the supervision of the head of Djenné’s guild of masons, Ismaila Traoré.

	[[File:Djenne2.jpg\|link=File:Djenne2.jpg]]		[[File:Djenne2.jpg\|link=File:Djenne2.jpg]]
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	= Architectural design =		= Architectural design =

−	The mosque’s walls ~~are comprised of~~ ferey (sun-baked earth bricks), ~~and~~ sand and earth-blasted mortar. The ~~building’s~~ smooth, sculpted aesthetic is ~~provided~~ by a plaster coating. ~~Decorating the walls are bundles~~ of toron, or rodier palm sticks~~, which~~ protrude some 60 cm (2 ft) from the ~~wall. As per the architectural style, these also~~ serve as ready-made scaffolding for the frequent repairs that are necessary ~~to the structure~~.	+	The mosque’s walls were constructed using ferey (sun-baked earth bricks), as well as sand and earth-blasted mortar. The smooth, sculpted aesthetic is created by a plaster coating. Bundles of toron, or rodier palm sticks protrude some 60 cm (2 ft) from the surface and serve as ready-made scaffolding for the frequent repairs that are necessary.

	To prevent the building from flooding due to its proximity to the Bani River, it was built on a platform measuring 75 x 75 m (246 x 246 ft), and raised by 3 m (9.8 ft). Six sets of stairs, each adorned with pinnacles, provide access to the building.		To prevent the building from flooding due to its proximity to the Bani River, it was built on a platform measuring 75 x 75 m (246 x 246 ft), and raised by 3 m (9.8 ft). Six sets of stairs, each adorned with pinnacles, provide access to the building.

−	The building plan has a trapezoidal ~~outline which is due to the fact that the outer walls are not precisely orthogonal to one another~~. Historians have suggested that the position of some of the outer walls follow those of the original mosque, although ~~there~~ is ~~uncertainty as to~~ whether the roof-supporting columns do as well.	+	The building plan has a trapezoidal form. Historians have suggested that the position of some of the outer walls follow those of the original mosque, although it is not certain whether the roof-supporting columns do as well.

−	The east-facing qibla (prayer wall) is dominated by three large, box-like minarets which jut out from the main wall. The central tower measures around 16 m tall. At the top of each minaret are cone-shaped spires topped with ostrich eggs~~. This wall is around 1 m (3 ft) thick, and strengthened externally by 18 pilaster-like buttresses~~.	+	The east-facing qibla (prayer wall) is dominated by three large, box-like minarets which jut out from the main wall. The central tower measures around 16 m tall. At the top of each minaret are cone-shaped spires topped with ostrich eggs.

	The prayer hall measures 26 x 50 m (85 x 164 ft), and is supported by 9 interior walls which are pierced by pointed arches, creating 90 massive rectangular pillars which span the interior. The roof is fitted with small vents allowing hot air out of the building. Adjacent to the prayer hall is an interior courtyard surrounded on three sides by galleries, the walls of which are punctuated with arched openings.		The prayer hall measures 26 x 50 m (85 x 164 ft), and is supported by 9 interior walls which are pierced by pointed arches, creating 90 massive rectangular pillars which span the interior. The roof is fitted with small vents allowing hot air out of the building. Adjacent to the prayer hall is an interior courtyard surrounded on three sides by galleries, the walls of which are punctuated with arched openings.
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−	The mosque is regularly maintained ~~to prevent weather conditions from causing undue damage to the structure~~, ~~although~~ only minor design changes have taken place since its completion in 1909~~, such as additional toron provided on the corner buttresses~~.	+	The mosque is regularly maintained, but only minor design changes have taken place since its completion in 1909. Historical preservationists have praised the mosque for the conservation efforts of the local community, with most features of modernisation being resisted, save for the installation of a loudspeaker system.
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−	Historical preservationists have praised the mosque for the conservation efforts of the local community, with most features of modernisation being resisted, save for the installation of a loudspeaker system.	+

	The mosque aroused controversy in 1996 when Vogue magazine held a fashion shoot of scantily-dressed women inside the mosque. As a backlash against this, non-Muslims were banned from entering.		The mosque aroused controversy in 1996 when Vogue magazine held a fashion shoot of scantily-dressed women inside the mosque. As a backlash against this, non-Muslims were banned from entering.