Tubali: The History of Hausa Architecture (Niger & Nigeria)

Discover the "Witnesses of the Soil." The Tubali architecture of the Hausa people is more than just mud—it is a 1,000-year-old testament to unity, science, and the refusal to be divided by colonial borders. PART 1 OF THE TUBALI BUILDING SERIES In Part 1 of our 5-part series on Hausa Architecture, we go beyond the maps of Niger and Nigeria to look at the "Tubali"—the traditional sun-dried earth brick that stitches a people together. From the 600-year-old Gobirau Minaret to the legendary Walls of Kano built by Sarki Gijimasu in 1095, we explore why this indigenous science is the key to our future. THE PHILOSOPHY OF HAUSA HOME ➡Sutura (Privacy): How the Zaure protects the family. ➡Zumunci (Community): Why building a home was a collective act of song and prayer. ➡The Science of Soil: Why these structures have outlasted empires. Don't wait for a global summit to talk about sustainability. The ancestors already gave us the blueprint. Let’s learn, act, and build together. 📂AFRICAN TRADITIONAL ARCHITECTURE ARCHIVE https://africantraditionalarchitectur... You can now explore and upload your photos, videos, and documents to African Traditional Architecture. We are building a comprehensive database of Indigenous African architecture from pre-colonial Africa to date, and you have a chance to contribute to this greatness. Our goal is to preserve the knowledge, and inspire future generations to build and live sustainably. LETS CONNECT 👉🏾EMAIL: [email protected] 👉🏾WEBSITE: https://africantraditionalarchitectur... 👉🏾INSTRAGRAM:   / seenewafrica   👉🏾LINKEDIN:   / african-traditional-architecture   👉🏾FACEBOOK:   / africanmudarchitecture   SUPPORT THE CHANNEL DONATE: https://africantraditionalarchitectur... #TheVillage #architecture #africanarchitecture #africantraditionalarchitecture