Cliff of Bandiagara (Land of the Dogons), Mali, Africa (14th century)

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Project Location: Bandiagara Escarpment, Mali

Style/Period(s):
Vernacular

Primary Material(s):
Adobe Brick

Function(s):
Residential Structure, Community

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Significant Date(s):
14th Century, 15th Century, 16th Century, 17th Century, 18th Century, 19th Century, 20th Century, 1980-1989, 1989, 21st Century

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Additional Information:
The Dogon people are closely connected with nature. There has been human settlement at the location since Palaeolithic times.

Project Description:
The Land of the Dogons covers 400,000 ha and has 289 villages between the sandstone plateau, escarpment, and plains. The buildings work with the environment, as some are built in and on the cliff faces.
The large family house, gin'na, is usually two levels and while it does not have windows, it does have decoration that shows the family's successes.

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Significant Dates:
14th century - When the Dogon village first dates back to

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Tags:
Dogon, Village, Mail, Africa, UNESCO, Vernacular

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