Hand of Fatima (rock formation)
Landform in Mali
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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]
Coordinates15.246677°N 1.802920°W
LocationMopti Region, Mali
| 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 within Mali | |
| Location | Mopti Region, Mali |
