Dogon Country, cliffs. There are Dogon villages on the plateau where we lived during our visit.

In the cliff face there are fantastic ancient Tellem houses and granaries carved out of the solid rock. These two storey house were built 1000 years ago to protect the people from invading armies. Water runs down from the plateau to supply drinking water. The ancient Tellem inhabitants used ropes to climb up to their village anf hoist up animals and supplies.

At the base of the cliff there are also very old Tellem settlements. These can easily be reached on foot by visitors. This magical place is very much worth a visit.

Dogon house with fetishes to protect the family. Most of the Dogon people are animists although there are also small Muslim and Christian communities in Sanga. 

Allan greeting the Imam who guides the Muslim community in Sanga.

Sanga village market

The beautiful rich green of the onion fields and the reflected blue of the sky in the pools of water contrasted with the greys and browns of the surrounding rock to produce a breathtaking sight. 

Market at Sanga, Dogon Country, Mali. The Dogon people like to talk in their melodious language so an intense cloud of noise greeted people approching the market.

Christian Mission House we stayed in at Sanga, Dogon Country.

People walked for more than 17km over rocky paths and difficult terrain to reach the market in Sanga.