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Description

  • Foto Number: SHL-052

The Hand of Fatima is the name of a rock massif in Mali near Hombori on the road from Mopti to Gao. The rock needles made of sandstone are named according to the symbol of the Hand of Fatima, which serves as a defensive charm in Islamic folklore. They are a popular destination for mountaineers. - Mali - 1969

  • Keywords:
    Africa Mali Hombori Sahel landscape mountain

Description

  • Foto Number: SHL-052

The Hand of Fatima is the name of a rock massif in Mali near Hombori on the road from Mopti to Gao. The rock needles made of sandstone are named according to the symbol of the Hand of Fatima, which serves as a defensive charm in Islamic folklore. They are a popular destination for mountaineers. - Mali - 1969

  • Keywords:
    Africa Mali Hombori Sahel landscape mountain

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