Another surprise awaited us
as we drove into a town called Sindou. Stopping to register our presence
with the local gendarmerie, we were approached by 'Papa' who told us about
the history of the area, and gave us the option to explore the origin of
the Dogon people. The Dogon area in Mali is famed for its unique
architecture and culture. A unique aspect is that the Dogon live in caves
along a 150km ridge in Mali.
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In the 1500's, it is believed that the current Dogon people lived in
Sindou, Burkina Faso, before being forced to move North by invading
tribes. It is truly fascinating to see how this tribe lived on the
side of a mountain in small dome-shaped huts.