Sites D’eau Sacrés Et Conservation De La Biodiversité : Cas Des Paysages D’eau De La Région De Ziguinchor (Sénégal)

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The region of Ziguinchor, located in the south of Senegal, is entirely within Lower Casamance. Populated mainly by Ajamaat, this region is characterized geographically by a predominance of water landscapes that give it the image of an "amphibious" territory. This aquatic environment dominated by the Casamance River from which many bolongs stand out is also made up of mangroves, shallows and multitudes of ponds associated with them. The ajamaat populations thus draw an essential part of their resources from this environment. However, beyond its nourishing aspect, the aquatic environment occupies an important place in the traditional ajamaat beliefs. Considered as sanctuaries for many beings who populate the religious universe ajamaat, the water landscapes of Lower Casamance are sacred spaces whose access is subject to prohibitions. This aspect reflects the contribution of beliefs in the preservation of biodiversity.