Friday, February 19, 2021

Bandiagara, Mali - UNESCO World Heritage Site

 Place: Bandiagara, Mali

Weather: Intervals of clouds and sunshine, 70/96F.

Route: From Djenne 189 km NE on RN6 and RN15.

Significance: The Dogon people live primarily in small towns built on an escarpment. This protected position has meant less incursion by outsiders and a traditional culture that has been more resilient than many places in the region.  However there has been a decades long drought in the region that has forced many to seek work in cities.


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A town built along the escarpment (from whc.unesco.org)

A man making repairs to a traditional house (from whc.unesco.org)




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