Bolèndia
Bolèndia is a sabkha in Gao, Mali. Bolèndia is situated nearby to the village Koïma, as well as near the hamlet Guintou.Places of Interest
Highlights include Tomb of Askia Unesco world heritage site.
Tomb of Askia Unesco world heritage site
Photo: Taguelmoust, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Tomb of Askia, in Gao, Mali, is believed to be the burial place of Askia Muhammad I, one of the Songhai Empire's most prolific emperors. It was built at the end of the fifteenth century and is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Gao.
Gao
Photo: David Sessoms, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Gao is a city in Mali and the capital of the Gao Region. The city is located on the River Niger, 320 km east-southeast of Timbuktu on the left bank at the junction with the Tilemsi valley.
Bolèndia
Latitude
16.30389° or 16° 18′ 14″ northLongitude
-0.04444° or 0° 2′ 40″ westElevation
253 metres (830 feet)Open location code
7C8X8X34+H6GeoNames ID
6262341
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