Hand of Fatima (rock formation)
The Hand of Fatima, also called Gami Tondo, and the Needles of Gami (French: La Main de Fatima or Aiguilles de Gami)[1] is a rock formation in the Mopti Region of Mali near Hombori consisting of a number of sandstone pillars. The formation was named for its appearance of similarity to a human hand, particularly that of Muhammed's daughter,[1] which is a protective symbol in Islamic tradition known as the Hamsa.[2] The formation's "fingers" are named Kaga Pamari, Kaga Tondo, Wangel, Debridu, and Suri Tondo.[3]
| Hand of Fatima | |
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| Gami Tondo, Needles of Gami | |
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| Highest point | |
| Coordinates | 15.246677°N 1.802920°W |
| Geography | |
  Hand of Fatima Location of the Hand of Fatima in Mali | |
| Location | Mopti Region, Mali |
Rock Climbing
The Hand of Fatima has drawn rock climbers to the area including the Italian climbing group, the Lecco Spiders, who made numerous ascents in December of 2006.[3] Among the challenges available to climbers on the Hand of Fatima is an approximately 1,500 foot overhanging cliff face.[4]
See also
References
- Trillo, Richard; Hudgins, Jim (Jun 2, 2008). The Rough Guide to West Africa. London: Rough Guides.
- González-Wippler, Migene (1991). The Complete Book of Amulets & Talismans. St. Paul, MN: Llewellyn Publications. p. 173. ISBN 978-0-87542-287-9.
- Lambert, Erik (February 16, 2007). "NEW ROUTES ON THE HAND OF FATIMA". Alpinist. Archived from the original on January 6, 2023. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
- Wilcox, John (director) (1998). Adventure Quest - Danger Diaries: Mali - The Hand of Fatima (Television production). American Adventure Productions. Archived from the original on 2023-01-07. Retrieved 2023-01-07.