Ghana: Larabanga
The Larabanga Mosque is thought to be the oldest mosque in Ghana and West Africa and one of the oldest buildings in West Africa. The dimensions of the mosque are approximately 8m by 8m. The mosque is made of mud and stick, in the Sudanese style. The mosque has to be renovated annually after the monsoon season. Next to the entrance is a large baobab tree. The mosque has four entrances: one each for the village chief, men, women, and the muezzin who leads the call to prayer. Larabanga is located just a few miles outside of Mole National Park.
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Ghana: Larabanga
The Larabanga Mosque is thought to be the oldest mosque in Ghana and West Africa and one of the oldest buildings in West Africa. The dimensions of the mosque are approximately 8m by 8m. The mosque is made of mud and stick, in the Sudanese style. The mosque has to be renovated annually after the monsoon season. Next to the entrance is a large baobab tree. The mosque has four entrances: one each for the village chief, men, women, and the muezzin who leads the call to prayer. Larabanga is located just a few miles outside of Mole National Park.
www.ghanamuseums.org/ancient-mosques.php
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