Ruins of Loropéni
| Ruins of Loropéni | |
|---|---|
| Name as inscribed on the World Heritage List | |
| Type | Cultural |
| Criteria | iii |
| Reference | 1225 |
| UNESCO region | Africa |
| Coordinates | Coordinates: 10°18′00″N 3°32′00″W / 10.3°N 3.533333°W |
| Inscription history | |
| Inscription | 2009 (33 Session) |
  Location in Burkina Faso | |
Ruins of Loropéni is an ancient heritage site in southern Burkina Faso.It has been listed in UNESCO World Heritage List in 2009. These ruins are the country's first World Heritage inscription. The site, which spans 11,130 square metres (119,800 sq ft), includes an array of stone walls that comprised an ancient fortress. The site may date as far back as the 11th century, but reached its height between the 14th and 17th centuries AD.[1] It was likely built by the Lohron or Koulango peoples and flourished as an important settlement during the trans-Saharan gold trade.[1]
References
- 1 2 "Ruins of Loropéni". UNESCO World Heritage List. Retrieved 12 June 2015.
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