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Doumbaria-ou-Echak Destination Guide

Discover Doumbaria-ou-Echak in Mali

Doumbaria-ou-Echak in the region of Gao Region is a place located in Mali - some 590 mi or ( 950 km ) North-East of Bamako , the country's capital .

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Local time in Doumbaria-ou-Echak is now 06:48 AM (Monday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Bamako " with a UTC offset of 0 hours. Depending on your mobility, 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 Doumbaria-ou-Echak ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Interesting facts about this location

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.

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Located at 16.29 -0.04 (Lat./Long.); Less than 24 km away
Tags: 1490s architecture, African architecture, Buildings and structures in Mali, Gao Region, World Heritage Sites in Mali