Douglas D. Schumann Library & Learning Commons: HUMN 3800: History of Ancient Africa: Northwest Africa

Northwest African Engineering and Construction

Atlas Obscura: The Magnificent Mud Architecture of Mali
A collection of photos of Djenné's traditional architecture.
Building on Architectural Traditions of the Sahel
This Metropolitan Museum article shows how traditional Sahelian building forms have influenced modern architecture.
The Devoted Youth of Djenné (Video)
This short documentary looks at the annual plastering of the Grand Mosque of Djenné by the youth of the city (10:45 min).
The Involvement of Local Communities in the Conservation Process of Earthen Architecture in the Sahel-Sahara Region – The Case of Djenné, Mali
Describes the efforts of local inhabitants to preserve the tangible and intangible assets of the city of Djenne.
Masons of Djenné: Changing Times, Part 3 (Video)
Masons of Djenné: City of Mud, Part 1 (Video)
This 4-part series looks at the training, building practices, and lives of masons in Djenné, Mali. Each part is approximately 5 minutes long.
Masons of Djenné: Trading Secrets, Part 2 (Video)
Masons of Djenné: Travels and Troubles, Part 4 (Video)
The Survival of Earthen Architecture in Malian Sahel, Case Study: The Historic City of Djenné
UNESCO World Heritage: Old Towns of Djenné
A webpage on the earthen architecture of Djenné in Mali..