• Jan 10, 2026 tombouctou ctive mud-brick architecture, especially its historic mosques: Sidi Yahya Mosque: One of the oldest and most revered mosques in the city. Djinguereber Mosque: Built in 1327, it is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a masterpiece of Sahelian architecture. Sankore Mosque: Historically a major cente By Dora Robel