Site archéologique de Kumbi Saleh
Site archéologique de Kumbi Saleh is part of the Tentative list of Mauritania in order to qualify for inclusion in the World Heritage List.
The archaeological site of Kumbi Saleh comprises the remains of the Capital of the Empire of Ghana. They date from between the 9th and 14th centuries. The Great Mosque is its most remarkable building. Also houses and cemeteries have been uncovered.
Map of Site archéologique de Kumbi Saleh
Load mapThe coordinates shown for all tentative sites were produced as a community effort. They are not official and may change on inscription.
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Site Info
- Full Name
- Site archéologique de Kumbi Saleh
- Country
- Mauritania
- Added
- 2001
- Type
- Cultural
- Link
- By ID
Site History
2001 Added to Tentative List
Site Links
Unesco Website: Site archéologique de Kumbi Saleh