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  1. Rondavel - Wikipedia

    Rondavel is a style of African hut known in literature as cone on cylinder or cone on drum. The word comes from the Afrikaans rondawel. [1][2] The rondavel is usually round or oval in shape …

  2. Rondavels: The Traditional Huts of Southern Africa - TalkAfricana

    Apr 20, 2023 · Rondavels are traditional huts that are common among indigenous communities in Southern Africa. These structures have been in use for centuries and have played a significant …

  3. Rondavels: Southern Africa’s Unique Traditional Huts

    Apr 27, 2023 · The rondavel is an architectural marvel that has played an integral role in the history and culture of southern Africa. Its unique design and construction are not only …

  4. What is a Rondavel - A Complete Guide to Traditional African ...

    Nov 2, 2023 · Picture a unique and captivating architectural wonder that graces the landscapes of Africa—a rondavel, pronounced ron-duh-vel. These traditional African roundhouses are …

  5. Evolution of rondavels: Bridging tradition and modernity in rural ...

    Feb 1, 2024 · Rondavels with 4, 6, or 8 corners have emerged as contemporary alternatives in many rural areas, supplanting the traditional structures that once served as gathering spaces …

  6. Rondavel | African dwelling | Britannica

    crannog, in Scotland and Ireland, artificially constructed sites for houses or settlements; they were made of timber, sometimes of stone, and were usually constructed on islets or in the shallows …

  7. SA's modern rondavels: family homes may be changing, but …

    In years gone by, all these homes would have been round buildings (“rondavels”) plastered with mud and thatched with local grasses. Today, many are built with bricks and cement and roofed …

  8. RONDAVEL Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of RONDAVEL is a round native hut of southern Africa usually made of mud and having a thatched roof of grass.

  9. Traditional Housing style in Lesotho, Africa - Travel Photos by …

    A rondavel is a traditional African-style house. It is usually round in shape and is traditionally made with materials that can be locally obtained in raw form. The rondavel's walls are often …

  10. Three Rondavels Facts & Information - Beautiful World

    The Three Rondavels are an ancient geological wonder located in South Africa’s Blyde River Canyon region. The trio of portly peaks are shaped like traditional beehive huts, with gently …

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