Nakore Mosque
| Nakore Mosque | |
|---|---|
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Sunni Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Mosque |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Wa Municipal, Upper West |
| Country | Ghana |
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| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Style | Sudano-Sahelian |
| Completed | c. 17th century |
| Specifications | |
| Minaret | 2 (pyramid shape) |
| Materials | Adobe |
The Nakore Mosque is a small mosque located in the village of Nakore, southwest of Wa, in the Upper West region of Ghana. The mosque was built in the Sudano-Sahelian architectural style.[1][2][3][4][5]
Overview
[edit | edit source]According to historians, it was built in the earliest 17th century, when the Mande warriors followed the old Songhai trade routes south into what is currently Ghana. Islam took root as they settled around these north–south routes from Bobo-Diouslasso through Wa to Kumasi.[1]
It is made of timber-frame structures that support the flat roof which is of mud construction. Timbers were reinforced to protrude externally and were used as scaffolding during plastering and construction. It also has a series irregularly shaped buttresses with pinnacles projecting which is above the parapet. It also has two towers that stand taller than the buttresses. One of these towers face east and contains a small prayer room. The entrances have triangular recesses which are above.[1]
See also
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External links
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