Koniakary Tata

Koniakary Tata
Koniakary in Mali
Site information
TypeTata (fortification)
Location
Coordinates14°34′51″N 10°53′57″W / 14.58083°N 10.89917°W / 14.58083; -10.89917
Site history
Built1855
In useToucouleur Empire

The tata of Koniakary is a tata built in the commune of Koniakary, 70 km (43 mi) from Kayes in Mali. It was constructed in 1855 at the initiative of El Hadj Oumar Tall. His goal was to defend against colonial troops.

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