Centuries-old African cities that stood the test of time to exist today

Nduta Waweru October 05, 2018

Centuries-old African cities that stood the test of time to exist today

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Djenné-Djenno

Located in the Niger River Valley in Mali, Djenné-Djenno is the original site of the now-famous Djenne town. It is not only one of Mali’s and Africa’s ancient sites but also the best-known archaeology site in sub-Saharan Africa.

It was reported that the city was abandoned in 900 BC and moved to the present-day Djenne, where the Djenne Mosque is located.  This city was vital in proving wrong the fact that African cities only developed after the arrival of Asian traders.

Last Edited by:Ismail Akwei Updated: October 5, 2018

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