The architecture of the Igbo people is almost as diverse as other parts of their culture. This thread will showcase different types of traditional buildings built mainly before colonisation and will include their origin and history if available. If you are going to contribute please include the origin of the building.
Most Igbo houses were private houses built alongside other buildings in a family compound enclosed by a large wall. The main entrance was usually a gate. The main materials used in building Igbo houses include mud, timber and raffia/palm stems which are used for the wall support of the walls and roofs, and the roof. There were different kinds of shapes and and sizes of buildings and compounds, which most buildings were housed in, and of course public buildings as well.
Most Igbo houses were private houses built alongside other buildings in a family compound enclosed by a large wall. The main entrance was usually a gate. The main materials used in building Igbo houses include mud, timber and raffia/palm stems which are used for the wall support of the walls and roofs, and the roof. There were different kinds of shapes and and sizes of buildings and compounds, which most buildings were housed in, and of course public buildings as well.