Old Mosque in Chinguetti
An architectural relic that survived the hands of time.

πŸ“œ Ancient Sunni Islam mosque in Chinguetti, Mauritania.πŸ” Part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its distinctive architecture. # Why Go πŸ•Œ Architectural relic with outstanding stonework.⏳ Features one of the oldest minarets in continuous use.✨ Reflects strict Malikite beliefs with its unadorned style.✨ Admire characteristic pinnacles.🚢 Experience a building still used by local farmers.🌍 Explore a site from an 11th-century cultural and religious hub. # Why Avoid ⚠️ Threatened by intense desertification.πŸ’€ Unadorned and unattended. # Getting There 🧭 Located about two kilometers northeast of modern Chinguetti.

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