Asante Traditional Buildings

World Heritage

Ghana

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Located northeast of Kumasi, these structures are the last remnants of the great Ashanti civilization, which reached its peak in the 18th century. Because the houses are built of mud, wood and straw, they are vulnerable to the erosion of time and weather.

# 18th century

# Kumasi

# Ashanti Civilization

# soil

# wood

# straw