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Great Mosque of Djenne Made of Mud

In these countries the population majority religion of Islam, many mosques found in the modern building of marble, ceramic and other choices that make us amazed.

But ever heard of the mosque which was made only of mud and clay? Precisely in the city of Djenne, West Africa, which is part of the French colony, there is the Great Mosque of Djenne are made of mud. Built for 3 years, from 1906 to 1909 with the help of the French government.

The walls of the mosque is built on a land area of ​​5625 m² (62,500 ft ²), made of mud bricks baked in the sun - called Férey - the exterior plastered with mud. Wall thickness between 41 cm (16 inches) and 61 cm (24 inches), varying according to the height of the wall: a higher part is built thicker because the base should be wide enough to support the weight. Some of the trunks of palm trees inserted / planted within the walls of buildings to reduce the cracking caused by moisture and temperature. Trunks of coconut trees planted also serves as a foothold to reach the highest part of the wall when doing a ritual annual repairs. Férey material will filter the hot African sun in the daytime to use as a natural heating at night.

Half of the mosque is covered by a roof and the other half open. The roof of the mosque is supported by ninety wooden pillars. Ventilation in the roof topped with a ceramic cap can be removed, to remove hot air from inside the building.

The tourists usually choose to come to this mosque to witness the annual festival unique renovation of the mosque which they call 'The Re-Mudding', between February to April, depending on the level of rainfall. At this time, the entire population will participate renovate Djenne mosque with the walls smeared with mud taken from the land around the mosque and assisted with the rain. The event was a spectacle for wearing interesting interlude with live music and party cities abundant local food.







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