Koutammakou

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Koutammakou, the Land of the Batammariba1
UNESCO World Heritage Site
State Party Flag of Togo Togo
Type Cultural
Criteria v, vi
Identification #1140
Region2 Africa
Inscription History
Formal Inscription: 2004
28th WH Committee Session
WH link: http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1140

1 Name as officially inscribed on the WH List
2 As classified officially by UNESCO

Koutammouko, the Land of the Batammariba is a cultural landscape designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in northern Togo. The area features traditional mud tower-houses which remain the preferred style of living.

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Coordinates: 10°06′N 1°04′E

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