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Takienta tower-houses in Togo

The traditional Takienta tower-houses in Togo are phenomenal and they are a prideful part of their lives.

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10 years ago

September 14, 2015

The Togo traditional houses usually have two stories, and either flat or conical thatched roofs. Koutammakou is an example of a settlement known for its architecture of mud Takienta tower-houses.

Photo: Panoramio

Photo: Trans Africa Biz

Photo: Christopher Herwig

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Photo: Panoramio

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