Gao-Saney

#34 among destinations in Mali

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Gao-Saney is a medieval town close to Gao, the capital of the Gao Empire, situated on the eastern Niger Bend in the present-day Republic of Mali. Its ruins are four km distant from the royal town of Gao. ()

Coordinates: 16°15'3"N, 0°0'11"W

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Gao-Saney – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tomb of Askia.

3.8 miNW
, Historical place, Memorial
Tomb of Askia, Gao
98 min walk • The Tomb of Askia, in Gao, Mali, is believed to be the burial place of Askia Mohammad 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.

Gao-Saney

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Gao-Saney – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Tomb of Askia, Gao