Koutammakou, Nature reserve in northeastern Togo.
The Koutammakou landscape spans 500 square kilometers of land featuring traditional mud tower houses called Takienta spread across rolling hills and fertile valleys.
The area gained UNESCO World Heritage status in 2004, recognizing the enduring settlement patterns and architectural traditions of the Batammariba people in northeastern Togo.
The Batammariba people construct their multi-story mud houses with specific areas for living quarters, livestock spaces, and granaries, following ancient building techniques.
Visitors need to arrange local guides in advance and plan for a 2.5-hour drive from Kara via Kandé to reach the nature reserve.
Each Takienta house contains dedicated shrines with conical structures at the entrance, protecting the inhabitants according to local spiritual beliefs.
Location: Kéran
Address: Dissani, Togo Dissani Dissani
GPS coordinates: 10.10839,1.14027
Latest update: March 7, 2025 02:12
Togo extends from the coast of the Gulf of Guinea to forested plateaus inland. The country contains several national parks, including Fazao Malfakassa and Keran, where elephants, antelopes, and numerous bird species live. The waterfalls at Aklowa and Kpimé cascade over multiple tiers through tropical vegetation. The Koutammakou region in the northeast displays traditional clay architecture with characteristic Tatas, fortified dwellings of the Batammariba people. In Lomé, German and French colonial buildings reflect the history of the 19th and 20th centuries, while local markets like the Marché des Féticheurs present traditional practices and commerce. Mount Agou rises to 986 meters and provides views across surrounding valleys and plantations. The coastal area includes sandy beaches along the Atlantic and Lac Togo, a lagoon used for fishing and water activities. Temple ruins and shrines are distributed throughout the country, documenting the animist traditions of various ethnic groups.
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