Traditional Djiboutian Housing comes in two models: The portable Daboita, made from date palm stems and in the past covered with animal skins (now plastic or canvas type material is used) and the stationary Tulo, built from stones with a roof of whatever is available, scrap pieces of metal, wood, tarps, etc.
The Daboita can be dismantled and carried by camel to wherever the nomadic Djiboutian finds water for his animals. The Tulo is built and abandoned as the need arises. So, we see the countryside littered with Tulos without roofs. The roof could be transported and volcanic rock is plentiful everywhere, so no need to carry the material to make the foundation of the house.
Both houses are used predominantly for shade and protection from the occasional rain shower. Only women and small children sleep inside either structure. Men and boys sleep outside.
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