Asked by ALEXA GARCIA on Sep 27, 2024
What were the construction materials used to build the Great Mosque at Djenne?
A) Dry stone
B) Volcanic ashlar blocks
C) Wood and adobe
D) Wood and grass
Great Mosque
A term generally referring to significant and historically important Islamic places of worship, often characterized by their architectural grandeur and cultural significance.
Adobe
The clay used to make a kind of sun-dried mud brick of the same name; a building made of such brick.
- Gain insight into the evolution and significance of grand architectural works in Africa.
Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the evolution and significance of grand architectural works in Africa.
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