bandiagara
states: [mali]
category: mixed
year: 1989
location: Bandiagara Circle, Mopti Region
region: Africa
latitude/longitude: 14.3333300000, -3.4166700000
unesco id: 516
world heritage site: 516
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Bandiagara, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Mali, is renowned for its unique cultural and architectural significance. Nestled within a dramatic escarpment, it features ancient cliff-dwelling villages built by the Dogon people, showcasing their traditional mud-brick homes and granaries perched along the sandstone cliffs. This historic site reflects centuries of human ingenuity, blending seamlessly with the natural landscape, and preserves the rich spiritual and agricultural heritage of the region.