Djenne-Djeno West Mound (Inland Niger Delta)

Why it mattersKey Djenné-Djeno phase (250 BCE – 1400 CE; West Mound 300–900 CE) site illustrating Djenné-Djeno (Inland Niger Delta urbanism) urbanism and western satellite mound town of djenné-djeno city cluster controlling floodplain.

Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.

Built

West mound tell founded c. 300 CE; city peak 400–800 CE

Period

Djenné-Djeno phase (250 BCE – 1400 CE; West Mound 300–900 CE)

Culture

Djenné-Djeno (Inland Niger Delta urbanism)

Purpose

Western satellite mound town of Djenné-Djeno city cluster controlling floodplain rice and lake fisheries

Excavation

Excavated

1. West mound tell founded c. 300 CE; city peak 400–800 CE

   Initial construction / foundation

2. 20th century

   Modern archaeological survey and excavation

• Djenne-Djeno West Mound (Inland Niger Delta) — Central Tell Summit

  tell

  Summit of tell at Djenne-Djeno West Mound (Inland Niger Delta)

  13.9050° N · 4.5560° W

• Djenne-Djeno West Mound (Inland Niger Delta) — Rampart

  fortification

  Rampart circuit at Djenne-Djeno West Mound (Inland Niger Delta)

  13.9056° N · 4.5554° W

• Djenne-Djeno West Mound (Inland Niger Delta) — Lower Town

  settlement

  Lower town extension at Djenne-Djeno West Mound (Inland Niger Delta)

  13.9044° N · 4.5566° W