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The Faidherbe Bridge, with its imposing metal silhouette, is a real technological feat, and the ingenuity of its design is unparalleled. Indeed, the complexity of its exceptional shapes and structures hint at the expertise and fascinating technical mastery that went into its construction. Our observation of the bridge and our intellectual curiosity have motivated our desire to study the characteristics, structures and technical data of the Faidherbe Bridge in order to unravel its mystery. Its historic reputation around the world is still very much alive. Today, the Faidherbe Bridge often encourages tourists to make a diversion to Saint-Louis in Senegal to admire this architectural jewel rich in history.
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After graduating from elementary and secondary school, I went on to train as a teacher at the Ecole de Formation des Instituteurs in Thiès. Seven years later, I passed the professional entrance exam to the National Arts School in Dakar to become an arts education teacher.
