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    Gidan Rumfa - Wikipedia

    • The Gidan Rumfa, sometimes called the Gidan Sarki ("Emir's house"), is the palace of the Emir of Kano. Located in the city of Kano, Kano State, Nigeria, it was originally constructed in the late 15th century, with later transformations and additions made up to the 20th century. Since the reign of Rumfa, it has continuously been the residence of the traditiona… See more

    History

    Gidan Rumfa was originally built in the late 15th century on the outskirts of the town of Kano. The new building … See more

    Architecture

    The palace covers a space of about 33 acres and its open plan design is surrounded by walls up to 15 feet high. The structure is rectangular in shape and its landscape ecology can be divided into three classificatio… See more

    Town or cityKano
    CountryNigeria
    Alternative namesGidan Sarki
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    Today

    Gidan Rumfa houses the Emir and his wives, children and aides. The population resident in the Emir's private quarters numbers up to 200, while more than a thousand individuals live within the structure. T… See more

    Sources

    • Tanko, Momale (2014). Kano: Environment, Society and Development. London: Adonis & Abbey Publishers Ltd. See more

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