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Medina Fort

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Medina Fort

Kayes (city), Mali

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Site of a major battle between the Toucouleur Empire and French colonizers. The fort still stands and is open to the public.

Map of Medina Fort

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Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Kayes (city)" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Visitor information

Directions: 12 km east of Kayes, along the road to Bamako
GPS coordinates: 14.37680, -11.36820

Details as listed in the travel guide. Opening hours and prices change, so check before you go.Listing last checked January 24, 2021

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