Granaries Collection

'Greniers a mil au Mossi; L'Ouest Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'Greniers a mil au Mossi; L'Ouest Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Africa, Tunisia, Tataouine, Ksar Ouled Soltane (fortified granary consisting of ghorfas, or individual grain stores)

A big granary (espigueiro) to store the corn away from the mice. Alvite, Leomil mountains. Beira Alta, Portugal

A traditional granary (espigueiro) at Barreiro, Alvao Nature Park. Tras os Montes, Portugal

A traditional granary (espigueiro) to store the corn away from the mice. Agunchos, Cerva. Ribeira de Pena, Tras os Montes. Portugal

A traditional granary (espigueiro) at Bobal, serra do Alvao. Tras os Montes, Portugal

A big granary (espigueiro) to store the corn away from the mice. Carrazedo, Cabeceiras de Basto. Minho, Portugal

A traditional granary (espigueiro) at Bucos. Cabeceiras de Basto, Minho. Portugal

The longest granary (espigueiro) in Portugal with 29, 40m, dating back to 1853. It has a capacity to store 30 ox carts of corn. Carrazedo, Bucos. Cabeceiras de Basto, Minho. Portugal

Espigueiros, the old and traditional stone granaries of Soajo. Peneda Geres National Park, Portugal

The 13th century old castle of Lindoso, keeping an eye on the Spanish mountains ahead, and the Espigueiros, the old and traditional stone granaries. Peneda Geres National Park, Portugal

Acorn Granaries of the Piute Indians, c. 1873 (oil on paper on board)
712226 Acorn Granaries of the Piute Indians, c.1873 (oil on paper on board) by Hill, Thomas (1829-1908); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Duluth in Minnesota (engraving)
1052590 Duluth in Minnesota (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Duluth in Minnesota)

Galician granary - 02
Galician granaries, on a farm in Northern Spain Date: 1990

Galician granary - 01
Galician granary, on a farm in Northern Spain Date: 1990

Ancestral Pueblo Indian graneries carved into canyon walls

Prairie Wildflowers And An Old Farm Granary Under A Summer Storm In Central Alberta

Two Old Granaries With Prairie Wildflowers Under Storm Clouds In Central Alberta

Utah, United States Of America; The House On Fire Indian Ruins

Ethiopia, Southwest Ethiopia, Omo River. Sunset on the banks of the Omo River near a Dassanech village. Two dome-shaped granaries are just visible in the trees

Mali, Dogon Country, Koundu. A small settlement built among rocks near the Dogon village of Koundu. Dwellings have flat roofs while granaries to store millet have pitched thatched roofs

Mali, Mopti. A Bobo man beside his millet granary at a Bobo village near Mopti. The small community of Bobo people is Christian

A Karo homestead close the Omo River. The small thatched huts built off the ground are food stores. The Karo are a small tribe living in three main villages along the lower reaches of the Omo River

Africa, Morocco, Meknes. Arches of the royal granaries of Moulay Ismal
Africa, Morocco, Meknes. Arches of the royal granaries of Moulay Ismael

Africa, Morocco, Meknes. The royal granaries of Moulay Ismail

Riverside Granaries, Canada, Nineteenth Century Engraving

Portales of the Alhondiga, Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1942, Granaries, Markets, Mexico, San Luis Potosi, 1880

Picture No. 11051031
Horreo / Granary traditional granary from Galicia (called horreo) Penama, Galicia, Spain Date:

Ancient Indian Granaries, Road Canyon, Cedar Mesa, Utah, United States of America, North America

Riverside Granaries, Canada, Nineteenth Century Engraving

CONGO, Republic of the. SANGHA. Dogon granaries

A Medieval granary of oak frame and brick infill, set on toadstools to prevent access by rats, Cowdray Castle, Midhurst, West Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Ttraditional thatch roofed house and grain storage, Lake Kariba, Zimbabwe, Africa

The floor of the Granary showing the underfloor hypocaust heating system, in the Roman Town at Corbridge, Hadrians Wall area, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Northumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Close-up of granary door depicting ancestors of the Dogons, village in the Dogon area, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mali, West Africa, Africa

Granary built in the 18th century, Patna, Bihar state, India, Asia

Grain stores in Irelli Village, Bandiagara Escarpment, Dogon area, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mali, West Africa, Africa

Close-up of rocks and wooden building of an old raccard at Findeln, Zermatt, with the Matterhorn in the background, in Switzerland, Europe

A galego horrero, granite granary with anti-rodent discs on legs, a typical building in Galicia, Spain, Europe

Stone built beehive houses now used as cattle byres and granaries, at Harran, Kurdistan, Anatolia, Turkey, Asia Minor, Eurasia

Polaroid image taken in Granaries of Moulay Ismail, Meknes, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Typical houses and granaries, Toraja area, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Typical house and granary, Toraja area, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Fields and grain stores, Lalibela, Ethiopia, Africa

Granary showing supports for ventilated floor and circular furnace to provide heated air underfloor, Housesteads Roman Fort, Hadrians Wall, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Northumbria, England

Goats and grain store in Dogon village, Bandiagara Escarpment, Mali, West Africa, Africa

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"Exploring the Rich Granaries of Africa: From Tunisia to Portugal" Discovering the diverse world of granaries, we journey through Africa and beyond. In Tunisia, Tataouine unveils its hidden gem - Ksar Ouled Soltane, a fortified granary boasting ghorfas. These traditional structures are not limited to Africa alone; in Barreiro, Alvao Nature Park presents an enchanting espigueiro used for storing corn away from mice. Moving on to Agunchos in Cerva, another espigueiro stands tall as it safeguards precious crops from pesky rodents. Bobal in Serra do Alvao welcomes us with yet another traditional granary nestled amidst Tras os Montes' picturesque landscape. Heading northwards into Minho, Bucos showcases a charming espigueiro in Cabeceiras de Basto. However, it is the remarkable 29. 40m-long granary dating back to 1853 that steals the spotlight as Portugal's longest-standing structure of its kind. Venturing further into Peneda Geres National Park lies Soajo's treasure trove - Espigueiros - ancient stone granaries preserving history within their walls while overlooking the Spanish mountains from Lindoso's 13th-century castle. Crossing continents brings us closer to America's indigenous culture as we encounter Acorn Granaries of the Piute Indians depicted in a captivating oil painting from c. 1873. Meanwhile, Duluth in Minnesota leaves an indelible mark with its engraving showcasing a vibrant local community revolving around these vital storage units. Finally, Galicia beckons with its own unique take on granaries - Galician Granary-02 adds a touch of architectural splendor to this captivating collection. From Africa's striking landscapes to Europe and America's cultural tapestry, these granaries stand testament to humanity's ingenuity and resourcefulness throughout history.