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Explore fascinating stilt villages! Discover unique homes built over water or land, their rich history, and the vibrant cultures thriving in these elevated communities.

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    Ganvie Is an Entire Village Built on Stilts in a Lake

    Known as the "Venice of Africa," Ganvie is home to over 20,000 people who live in houses constructed on stilts in Lake Nokoué. Its inhabitants primarily rely on fishing for their livelihood and travel exclusively by pirogue, or dugout canoe.