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May 2023
12m 26s

Koutammakou

SiriusXM and Atlas Obscura
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A race is on to save this world heritage site that straddles the border of Togo and Benin. It’s home to remarkable earth tower homes called Takienta, and the Batammariba people, whose existence is threatened by climate change and migration. READ MORE IN THE ATLAS https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/koutammakou-batammariba 
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