Old Towns of Djenné

Old Towns of Djenné
  • Villes anciennes de Djenné (French)
Great Clay Mosque
Shown within Mali
LocationDjenné, Mali
Coordinates13°54′23.004″N 4°33′18″W / 13.90639000°N 4.55500°W / 13.90639000; -4.55500
TypeSettlement
Official nameOld Towns of Djenné
TypeCultural
Criteria(iii)(iv)
Designated1988
Reference no.116rev
RegionAfrican States

The Old Towns of Djenné (Arabic: مدن جنة القديمة, romanized: mudun Janna al-qadīma, French: villes anciennes de Djenné) is an archaeological and urban ensemble located in the city of Djenné, in Mali. It comprises four archaeological sites, namely Djenné-Djeno, Hambarkétolo, Kaniana, and Tonomba. In 1988, it was inscribed by the UNESCO on the World Heritage list.