The huts are linked together by thorn hedges, which keep the cattle inside and protect them from harm. The highland Murle also have gardens near their huts. The huts are usually built by the women. They are beehive-shaped and are made of thatched bundles of grass. There is also a dancing floor beside this tree.
Children receive practical education from their parents at a very early age.
A boy is taught to respect his elders, to be polite, not to insult, and to be always be honest. By the time a girl is in her early teens, she is good-natured, a hard worker, and a good cook. They believe the earth is flat and that their home in Sudan is at the center. They believe that Tammu created the universe and that rain is a gift from him. They also believe that Tammu is everywhere, all-knowing, the supreme judge and ruler, and greater than all things.