Niger - Tahoua region

Traversed by the sub-Saharan zone and the savannah, the Tahoua region covers an area of ​​106,677 km2. It is bounded on the north by Agadez, on the west by the Tillabery region and the Republic of Mali, on the east by the Maradi region and on the south by the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The cultural landscape of the Tahoua region is marked by earthen constructions including mosques made by "architect-mason" Elhadj Mamoudou said Falké and his apprentice, the mason Elhadj Habou. Some of these mosques are recognized worldwide especially the mosque of Yaama which was awarded the Agha Khan Prize in 1986. In general, the large mosques have four minarets in banco, whose design is quite original. The mason traveled and adapted the Hausa construction technique to that of foreign origin. Inside, the 8 rows of pillars supporting the central dome, the small cupolas and the floor show the ingenuity of the builder in its technical and architectural design of the building. The main facades are animated by games of reliefs and small openings. Of the four minarets of the mosques, the two facades have stairs that allow access to the roof.