Meaning of the great mosque of Djenné: (A nonverbal communication approach)

Djenné was founded between 800 and 1250 CE, and since the 13th century, it has been regarded as a major hub for study, trade, and Islam. In 1988, UNESCO recognized the mosque, which is situated in the town of Djenné, Mali, as a World Heritage Site. Since it became a political symbol for both the locals and the French colonial master who took over Mali in 1892, the Great Mosque is regarded as one of the town's most significant structures. In sub-Saharan Africa, the Great Mosque of Djenné is perhaps the most famous architectural structure, thought to be the largest mud structure still standing in the world. Even though the mosque was in ruins for a large portion of the 19th century, the locals are proud of and protective of their mosque, and it has long been a central part of their shared identity as Djenné. Following its restoration, the French praised it as a prime example of the "Sudanese style, which has gained immense popularity throughout the sub-Saharan region and has evolved into a timeless African vernacular mosque design." Investigating the Great Mosque of Djenné's significance in terms of its materials, design, shape, function, and sociocultural sources of wellbeing is the goal of this study.