Seleki
Encyclopedia
Seleki is a village in Basse Casamance
in the south of Senegal
. The presence of cases à impluvium
, typical of Jola
architecture, greatly contribute to the reputation of the village.
On May 17, 1906, when Djignabo Badji, a charismatic leader and fetish leader of the Seleki who was believed to be indestructible, led an attack against French troops led by Lieutenant Lauque, Badji was killed and subsequently entered into local legend.
The boukout
, an initiation ceremony, took place in Seleki in 1972.
, Nyassia
, Ziguinchor
.
. The closest villages are Etama, Enampore
, Essyl, and Batinière.
and mangos
.
An application for registration of all the Bandial cases à impluvium on the World Heritage List was filed with UNESCO
on November 18, 2005.
Ziguinchor Region
Ziguinchor is a region of Senegal . The region is also referred to historically and popularly as Basse Casamance.-Departments:Ziguinchor region is divided into 3 departments:*Bignona...
in the south of Senegal
Senegal
Senegal , officially the Republic of Senegal , is a country in western Africa. It owes its name to the Sénégal River that borders it to the east and north...
. The presence of cases à impluvium
Impluvium
The impluvium is the sunken part of the atrium in a Greek or Roman house . Designed to carry away the rainwater coming through the compluvium of the roof, it is usually made of marble and placed about 30 cm below the floor of the atrium.The name is also used for a type of dwelling typical of...
, typical of Jola
Jola people
The Jola are an ethnic group found in Senegal , The Gambia, and Guinea-Bissau. There are great numbers on the Atlantic coast between the southern banks of the Gambia River, the Casamance region of Senegal and the northern part of Guinea-Bissau...
architecture, greatly contribute to the reputation of the village.
History
Seleki is also the name of an ancient kingdom as well as of an ethnic group in a region that was very resistant to French colonialism. Several French soldiers were killed at the Battle of Seleki on December 1, 1886, including Lieutenant Truche.On May 17, 1906, when Djignabo Badji, a charismatic leader and fetish leader of the Seleki who was believed to be indestructible, led an attack against French troops led by Lieutenant Lauque, Badji was killed and subsequently entered into local legend.
The boukout
Boukout
Boukout is a Jola rite of passage practiced in Ziguinchor, Senegal.-Origin:There is evidence that this ritual has existed at least since the 12th century...
, an initiation ceremony, took place in Seleki in 1972.
Administration
Seleki is part of the rural community of EnamporeEnampore
Enampore is a village in the Casamance region of Senegal. It lies about 23 kilometres from the Casamance's chief town Ziguinchor. It is noted for its impluvium houses, which are a distinctive feature of Jola architecture....
, Nyassia
Nyassia
Niassia is a village and commune in Ziguinchor Department, Ziguinchor Region, Casamance, Senegal.-Administration:Niassia is the capital of the rural community of Niassia and Niassia district...
, Ziguinchor
Ziguinchor Region
Ziguinchor is a region of Senegal . The region is also referred to historically and popularly as Basse Casamance.-Departments:Ziguinchor region is divided into 3 departments:*Bignona...
.
Geography
Seleki is located within walking distance of the left bank of the estuary of the Casamance RiverCasamance River
The Casamance River flows westward for the most part into the Atlantic Ocean along a path about 200 miles in length. However, only 80 miles of it are navigable. The Casamance is the principal river of the Kolda, Sédhiou, and Ziguinchor Regions in the southern portion of Senegal between The...
. The closest villages are Etama, Enampore
Enampore
Enampore is a village in the Casamance region of Senegal. It lies about 23 kilometres from the Casamance's chief town Ziguinchor. It is noted for its impluvium houses, which are a distinctive feature of Jola architecture....
, Essyl, and Batinière.
Flora
The village is surrounded by lush vegetation, including many Palmyra PalmsBorassus
Borassus is a genus of six species of fan palms, native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia and New Guinea. They are tall palms, capable of growing up to 30 m high. The leaves are long, fan-shaped, 2 to 3 m in length...
and mangos
Mangifera indica
Mangifera indica is a species of mango in the Anacardiaceae family. It is found in the wild in India and cultivated varieties have been introduced to other warm regions of the world...
.
Economy
Seleki's economy relies mainly on rice and a little discovery tourism.An application for registration of all the Bandial cases à impluvium on the World Heritage List was filed with UNESCO
UNESCO
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations...
on November 18, 2005.