Kambaata mother with her children in front of their tukul in the Kembata Tembaro Zone, Ethiopia

Tukul (also spelled "Tekul") is a term used to refer to round homes in Ethiopia, Eritrea, Sudan, South Sudan and other parts of eastern Africa.[1]

A tukul appears in the flag of Ethiopian Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' Region, as a widespread symbol of local culture.

References

  1. ^ "South Sudan: Settlement patterns (excerpt)". Britannica.com. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
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