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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Environment
Èlia Borràs in Tiébélé, Burkina Faso

Climate crisis harming world heritage painted houses in Burkina Faso, say residents

A woman carrying a container on her head walks among the painted houses of Tiébélé
The paintings represent the thoughts, culture, and religion of the Kassena people. Photograph: Hemis/Alamy

A world heritage site that was once a famous tourist destination is suffering from signs of disintegration, as climate change affects weather patterns.

The wavy-walled houses covered with singular geometric lines of the Royal Court of Tiébélé in Burkina Faso, established in the 16th century, are recognisable all over the world. The paintings represent the thoughts, culture, and religion of the Kassena people, literally written on the walls.

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