#8. CENTRE INTERNATIONAL DES CIVILIZATIONS BANTU(CICIBA) – LIBREVILLE, GABON
The Centre International des Civilisations Bantu (CICIBA) is a cultural organization based in Libreville, Gabon. Established at the initiative of Gabonese president Omar Bongo on January 8, 1983.
It is the world’s primary organization dedicated to the study of the Bantu peoples. In 2012, it was announced that the center would be rehabilitated after its abandonment in 1988 for lack of funding.
#9. GREAT MOSQUE OF DJENNE – DJENNE, MOPTI, MALI
The Great Mosque of Djenné is a large Banco or adobe building that is considered by many architects to be one of the greatest achievements of the Sudano-Sahelian architectural style. The first mosque on the site was built in the 13th century, but the current structure dates from 1907.
The mosque is located in the city of Djenné, Mali, on the flood plain of the Bani River. It has been the center of the community of Djenné, it is one of the most famous landmarks in Africa. Along with the “Old Towns of Djenné,” it was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1988.
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