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Mali accepted the UNESCO World Heritage Convention on April 5, 1977, and its inscriptions focus exclusively on cultural heritage. The listed sites reflect themes such as ancient urban civilizations, Islamic scholarship, and monumental earthen architecture.
Common subjects include historic cities like Timbuktu and Djenné, traditional construction techniques, and cultural landscapes associated with longstanding spiritual and societal traditions. These designations highlight Mali’s historical role as a center of trans-Saharan trade, religious learning, and architectural innovation in West Africa.
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Recent Reviews
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The Niger River Basin
Le Bassin du fleuve Niger by Ammon Watkins | August 5, 2025 -
Timbuktu
Eric Lurio | July 17, 2012 -
Tomb of Askia
Werner Huber | February 16, 2011
Recent List Updates
- Site de la Mosquée de Kankou Moussa à Gao : On tentative list
- Manden sites and landscapes : On tentative list
- Cathédrale de Bamako : On tentative list
- Gourma Elephant Biodiversity Reserve : On tentative list
- Le Bassin du fleuve Niger : On tentative list
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