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Es Saheli is credited with building the Djinguereber Mosque in Timbuktu, a landmark of Sudanese architecture. His work later served as an inspiration for modern masters like Antoni Gaudí and Miquel Barceló .

(The Architect of Timbuktu), written by Manuel Pimentel Siles, is a historical novel that traces the extraordinary life of Abu Isaq Es Saheli , a 14th-century poet and architect from Granada who became a pivotal figure in African history. Plot Overview

Born in 1290 into a family of perfume makers, his early life was marked by success, poetry, and "bohemian excesses" that eventually forced him into exile in 1322.

His journey took him through major Islamic centers, including Cairo, Damascus, Baghdad, and Mecca .