Togo Kara Region

Koutammakou, the Land of the Batammariba

UNESCO World Heritage cultural landscape in Togo, famed for its tower-like mud houses (Takienta) and the Batammariba people's traditions.

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Koutammakou, the Land of the Batammariba, is a World Heritage Site in Africa located in the Kara Region of Togo. The site is known for its unique and well-preserved traditional clay houses with thatched roofs, which are considered to be among the finest examples of African architecture. Visitors can also experience the rich culture and traditions of the Batammariba people who have inhabited the area for centuries.

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  • World Heritage Sites in Africa

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