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City of Gao

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173867_sv.jpg

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2.89 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
bird's-eye view, south view from top of 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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