Village Agg Ofou

village in plains on main highway, next to a large year-round lake fed by underground springs (still quite full at the end of the dry season); mixed Tuareg and Bella (mostly from Gosi area); herding; fishing (catfish)

Location
15°21'38.22"N, 1°28'28.74"W; (15.36, -1.47) source: Dogon project
Transcribed name
ǎgg ófu
Language
Tamasheq primarily Tamashek speaking, Songhay minority (from Hombori)
Surnames
surnames of Songhay minority are Maiga, Traore, Kassamba
Industries
fishing (catfish)

Photos

Description
Tuareg & Bella lake at end of dry season
Creator
Location
15°22'0.00"N, 1°28'0.00"W; (15.37, -1.47)
Description
Tuareg & Bella village near Hombori
Date
2011-06-01
Creator
Location
15°22'0.00"N, 1°28'0.00"W; (15.37, -1.47)