Hand of Fatima (rock formation)
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For the religious charm also known as the "Hand of Fatima", see Hamsa.
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]
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Hand of Fatima | |
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Gami Tondo, Needles of Gami | |
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Coordinates | 15.246677°N 1.802920°W / 15.246677; -1.802920 |
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Location | Mopti Region, Mali |
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