Here are four soil architectures in Africa that pays homage to mother earth

Siwa Oasis

The desert oasis of Siwa in Egypt has fortified buildings made with local mud called Karsheef. This mud has high salt content and it is gathered from the lake shore.

Siwa was a crucial trade route but lost its place when the Roman Empire collapsed. Now Siwan Berbers occupy the town and it’s one of Egypt’s tourist sites.

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