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A common theme in traditional African architecture is the use of fractal scaling: small parts of the structure tend to look similar to larger parts, such as a circular village made of circular houses. [1] African architecture in some areas has been influenced by external cultures for centuries, according to available evidence.
South Africa: Johannesburg Maroc Telecom HQ: 139 m (456 ft) 20 2012 Morocco Rabat Standard Bank Centre [56] 139 m (456 ft) 34: 1968: South Africa: Johannesburg Southern Life Centre [57] 138 m (453 ft) 30: 1973: South Africa: Johannesburg NIB Bank Headquarters [58] 137 m (449 ft) 35 2022 Ethiopia Addis Ababa Old Mutual Centre [59] 137 m (449 ft ...
Sites in Africa have been marked as such for a variety of reasons, such as deforestation and hunting, [13] [14] civil war, [15] threats to and hostage taking of reserve staff, [16] oil and gas projects and mining, [17] declines in biodiversity, [18] and structural damage to buildings. [19]
Botanik Social House (formerly Land and Agricultural Bank of South Africa), City Centre, Cape Town, 1938 Cape Town General Post Office Grand Central, Cape Town Commercial building (formerly Scott's Building), City Centre, Cape Town, 1932
The architecture of Mali is a distinct subset of Sudano-Sahelian architecture indigenous to West Africa. It comprises adobe buildings such as the Great Mosque of Djenné or the University of Timbuktu. It can be found all over the Sahel region of Africa. Malian architecture developed during the Ghana Empire, which founded most of Mali's great ...
Pages in category "Architecture of Africa" The following 10 pages are in this category, out of 10 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
This list of tallest structures in Africa ranks man-made structures in Africa that stand at least 150 m (490 ft) tall, based on standard height measurement. List is ...
The fortified seaport built during the late 18th century has a mix of North African and European architecture, and was a major trading hub between the Sahara and Europe. [22] Medina of Fez: Fez, Morocco. Cultural:MorMedinaofFez (ii), (v)