Dogon Villages

West African settlements.

Overview

Dogon Villages, using mud and stone, are traditional settlements in Mali, pre-colonial era.

Core Characteristics

• Mud-brick, cliff-integrated homes.
• Communal, symbolic layouts.
• Vernacular aesthetic.

Architectural Connections

• Vernacular: Pre-colonial.
• Residential: Villages.
• African Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Reflects Dogon cultural cosmology.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Mud Construction (technique), Community Design (theory), Wall (element), Vernacular (movement)

Directory

Buildings Registry, Architecture Hub, History