Known as the gateway to the desert, Agadez, on the southern edge of the Sahara desert ... Criterion (iii): The historic town and its outstanding monumental ensemble, including the Grand Mosque, with ...

The flow can be visually confirmed around bus stations in Agadez. The minaret of the great mosque of Agadez, a landmark for desert caravans, stands in the background. Market stalls sell supplies ...

"The old town in Agadez is suffering a lot of damage. Ponds are overflowing, many houses collapsed. Even the Grand Mosque wasn't spared," he told AFP. - Collapsing - The town, nearly 1,000 ...