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City of Gao

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173812_sv.jpg

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3.65 MB

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JPEG

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Creator(s)
Malian
Time period
creation date: 7th century, other date: became capital of Songhai Empire, early 11th century, other date: annexed by the Kingdom of Mali, later returned to Songhai rule, 1325, other date: end of Songhai rule, 1591
Location
Site: Gao (Mali)
Cultural context
Malian
Description
general view, town buildings, view west from Tomb of Askia, June 1981
Work type
City
Keywords
Type
Image
Rights
(c) 1981 Mark Horton
Access rights
All rights reserved
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