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Fort de Medine, Kayes Region

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#6 of 11 in Historic Sites in Mali

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Formerly the center of French colonial administration in Mali, Fort de Medine occupies a strategic position on the Senegal River. Take a walk around the 19th-century site, which includes several connecting structures, a prison, and an armory. Today, the fortress represents a National Heritage monument under reconstruction. Plan to see Fort de Medine and other attractions that appeal to you using our Kayes road trip planning website.

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By Obivan

A historical tour through the time of french colonism. The frenchs made here their first steps to Mali and started with their slavery in this country. An interesting tour with a nice view on the... more »

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By Diallo Abdoulaye

Authentic and hidden French fortress built in 1805

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By Abdoul Karim KONATE

Lieu chargé d'histoires, de larmes et de sang. Lieu de départ de la pénétration française, à partir de 1857, à l'intérieur du territoire qui fut appelé plus tard Soudan français.

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Place full of stories, tears and blood. Place of departure of the French penetration, from 1857, within the territory that was later called french Sudan.

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