Language/Multiple-languages/Culture/Traditional-Architectures:-Western-Africa

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This page features translations of traditional architectural terms in different languages from Western Africa, accompanied by pictures.

This resource provides an accessible way to learn and compare architectural elements from various languages and cultures.

Building

Granary

Dogon:

Kassena:

Mosque

Hausa:

Mud House

Dogon:

Kassena:

Somba:

Tammari:

Hut

Drystone Hut

Dogon:

Togu'na

Dogon: