The Malian city of Bandiagara, in the Mopti region of Africa, has many fascinating indigenous societies. Among these are the Dogon people, located in the central plateau, just south of the Niger bend. Today, the area is a popular tourist attraction with many crafts and tribal customs to enjoy. The legends that come from this area are every bit as intriguing as the people themselves, and add another perspective to the feasibility of the “ancient astronaut” theory.
The Dogon villages were settled in the area of Bandiagara largely due to their refusal to convert to the Islamic faith. Fearing retribution, the Dogons built their homes in positions of defense along the slope of the plateau. Here, they could practice their own belief system free from religious oppression. There are many oral traditions of how the Dogons originated, and it is quite possible that the conflicting versions have to do with people from different areas coming…
Source: The Dogon a Connection with Ancient Astronauts? Tell 'em Ghost-Space.com sent ya!
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