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These unique houses with the baobab tree in the background can be found in the small village of Somo, which lies between Bamako and Ségou. - Mali - 1969

The baobab is one of the best known and most characteristic trees of tropical Africa. It is characterised by a relatively short, extremely thick trunk, which can reach a diameter of more than 10 m. The tree can grow up to 800 years old. - Cattle seek the shade of the tree - Mansara - Mali - 1969

The baobab is one of the best known and most characteristic trees of tropical Africa. It is characterised by a relatively short, extremely thick trunk, which can reach a diameter of more than 10 m. The tree can grow up to 800 years old. - Cattle seek the shade of the tree - Mansara - Mali - 1969