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Two of the village elders, relaxing in the coolness of the stone and wood Togu-na ...
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which has a thick layer of rice straw thatch to insulate against the outside 50+ degree heat.
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A closer view of the Togu-na showing the wall decorations and an ancient wood carving
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The Dogon houses and granaries in Banani
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Looking up to the cliffs, with the Tellem houses perched on ridges, halfway up.
A close up view is on the following page
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Similarly insulated animal shelters at the base of the cliff, with small rounded structures above them, used for keeping bees which provided the villagers with honey.
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