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Forgo Destination Guide
Explore Forgo in Mali
Forgo in the region of Gao Region is a town in Mali - some 590 mi or ( 949 km ) North-East of Bamako , the country's capital city .
Current time in Forgo is now 11:38 AM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Bamako " with a UTC offset of 0 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Gourcy, Djibo, Boulsa, Niamey, and Timbuktu. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Gourcy . Where to go and what to see in Forgo ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Tomb of Askia
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. UNESCO describes the tomb as a fine example of the monumental mud-building traditions of the West African Sahel. The complex includes the pyramidal tomb, two mosques, a cemetery and an assembly ground.
Located at 16.29 -0.04 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
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