lundi 4 août 2014

Bassari Country’s Bassari, Fula, and Bedik Cultural Landscapes, Senegal





The Fula, Bassari, and Bedik peoples populated this part of southeast Senegal from the 11th to 19th centuries and developed agricultural and architectural forms that were often in harmony with nature. The Bedik villages feature peaked thatched-roof huts, while the Bassari environment used terraced rice paddies. The sites showcase a still thriving local culture and built environment.

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