MosheR Loc: New York City

It would be best if you start this five part set at the first post "The Painted Villages of Burkina Faso 1."

The houses' exteriors need constant upkeep and repairs.


We were told that it takes several days just to complete one wall.


An interior courtyard ... not as clean as the "streetsides."


This shot gives some idea of the thickness of the walls, which gives much better temperature control.


The false doors are for religious reasons: having to do with spirits and ancestors.


But this window from the same house is real. After all, it may not be necessary for spirits, but material humans need some fresh air.


As you can see, gawky Mel has to duck when he walks through those doors.

NMGal Loc: NE NM

Are the rooms all connected Pueblo style or each home is really tiny?

MosheR Loc: New York City

Some are connected. Some are really tiny. As for height, I couldn't stnad up straight in any of the ones I entered.

Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis

So you can paint your house any colors as long as one of them is Black!!

MosheR Loc: New York City

I believe Henry Ford said something similar to that in regard to his Model T's. LOL.

Bubbee Loc: Aventura, Florida

Amazing! And so different from all the other cultures you've presented.
We live and learn...thanks to Moshe!

MosheR Loc: New York City

I have no idea how many different cultures there are out there for us to experience, but I do know that my wife and I have just scratched the surface. Hope we get to see a few more.

Bubbee Loc: Aventura, Florida

Me, too!

DougS Loc: Central Arkansas

Beautiful decorations of the homes, excellent documentation on the photographers part! Thanks for sharing your memories!

MosheR Loc: New York City

Completely my pleasure, Doug. Glad you got something out of it.

Tinker

Did anyone ever share with you how long those houses last? Those appear to be maybe hundreds of years old, but how to tell? My guess is that rain is rare in those parts of the desert so they likely don't turn to mud, but do they wear away from the blowing sand? Different cultures can be so interesting!

MosheR Loc: New York City

They're not nearly as old as you think, but they have to be maintained. The sun and the wind, as you surmised, wear the paint away, and they constantly have to be retouched.

Mike D. Loc: Crowley County, CO.

Another well done batch of cookies. Thank you once again, for sharing your experiences.

MosheR Loc: New York City

My pleasure, Mike. Enjoy the snack.

Mike D. Loc: Crowley County, CO.

At least these are low calorie.