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Gaina Destination Guide
Discover Gaina in Mali
Gaina in the region of Gao Region is a town located in Mali - some 593 mi or ( 954 km ) North-East of Bamako , the country's capital .
Local time in Gaina is now 04:38 PM (Wednesday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Bamako " with a UTC offset of 0 hours. Depending on your flexibility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Gourcy, Djibo, Boulsa, Niamey, and Timbuktu. When in this area, you might want to check out Gourcy . Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Gaina ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Tomb of Askia
The Tomb of Askia, in Gao, Mali, is believed to be the burial place of Askia Mohammad I, one of the Songhai Empire's most prolific emperors. It was built at the end of the fifteenth century and is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. UNESCO describes the tomb as a fine example of the monumental mud-building traditions of the West African Sahel. The complex includes the pyramidal tomb, two mosques, a cemetery and an assembly ground.
Located at 16.29 -0.04 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
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