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Local Homestead
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English: Local Homestead
Why were traditional African huts round and not rectangular? Well, most indigenous societies culturally sat in circles, round fires or elders. Circular huts rendered to this arrangement of no one being hidden in corners even during communal drinking of traditional brews or storytelling sessions. The weather was another reason. Rounded huts symmetrically saw strong winds being dissipated in the contours making round huts resistant to strong winds. Construction was also easier: - the roof, thatched and all, Hard to lift off during bad weather with the singular centre pole providing support against gravity. The circular shape also saw smoke twirl up the vortex of the round walls and out of the ventilation at the rooftop. Talk of Traditional air conditioning!
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| Author | Asunta sura |
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This image was uploaded as part of Wiki Loves Africa 2022 photographic contest.
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