Archaeological Sites
Djenne-Djeno
250 BC to 1400 AD · Djenne, Mali
UnsolvedThe prize. Terracotta and gold from a forgotten city
Where. Djenne, Mali
Status. Unsolved
Where. Djenne, Mali
Status. Unsolved
The account
One of the oldest cities in sub-Saharan Africa, Djenne-Djeno rose on the Niger floodplain and was abandoned and forgotten, its terracotta and gold still coming out of the mounds.
Leads, where the trail points now
- Pin down the most specific last-known position in the record before going; the search centers on Djenne, Mali.
- What you are chasing is Terracotta and gold from a forgotten city. Work the documented record of Djenne-Djeno back to primary sources and separate what is attested from folklore.
- Confirm who owns and governs Djenne, Mali and get written permission before any search; treat protected or archaeological ground as off limits.
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