User:BassSean/Sankore Madrasah
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Sankoré Madrasa (also called the University of Sankoré, or Sankore Masjid) is one of three ancient centers of learning located in Timbuktu, Mali. It is believed to be established by Mansa Musa[1], who was the ruler of the Mali Empire, though the Sankoré mosque itself was founded by an unknown Manlike patron. The three mosques of Sankoré: Sankoré, Djinguereber, and Sidi Yahya comprise the University of Timbuktu. The madrasa went through multiple periods of patronage and renovation under both the Mali Empire and the Songhai Empire, until the Battle of Tondibi in 1591 led to its looting. Madrasa (مدرسة) means school/university in Arabic and also in other languages that have been influenced by Islam.
Sankoré Madrasa | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Islam |
Location | |
Location | Timbuktu, Mali |
Geographic coordinates | 16.7758876°N 3.0056351°W |
Architecture | |
Type | Mosque / University |
Style | Sudano-Sahelian architecture |
Funded by | Mansa Musa |
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