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Diy-Gid-Biy Cultural Landscape

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The Diy-Gid-Biy Cultural Landscape of the Mandara Mountains comprises archaeological ruins and agricultural terraces. The 16 dry stone structures (walls, platforms) date from the 12th to 17th centuries. They were not constructed by the contemporary inhabitants of the region, the Mafa, but by people whom the Mafa consider to be their ancestors. The structures have probably fulfilled different functions (ceremonial, residential, agricultural) in the communities of the builders.

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Diy-Gid-Biy Cultural Landscape of the Mandara Mountains (ID: 1745)
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Cameroon
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Inscribed 2025 Site history
History of Diy-Gid-Biy Cultural Landscape
2021: Preparatory Assistance
Finalization of the management plan for the Cultural Landscape of Diy-GidBiy
2023: Requested by State Party to not be examined
2025: Inscribed
Meets criterion iii
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Cultural
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