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    • The Ancient Kano City Walls (Hausa: Ganuwa) were ancient defensive walls built to protect the inhabitants of the ancient city of Kano. The wall was initially built from 1095 through 1134 and completed in the middle of the 14th century. The Ancient Kano City Walls were described as "the most impressive monument in West Africa". … See more

    History

    The Ancient Kano City Walls were built as a defensive wall with the construction of the foundation laid by Sarki … See more

    Structure

    The Ancient Kano City Walls are made up of Dala Hill where it was founded, Kurmi Market and the Emir’s Palace.
    The Ancient Kano City Walls originally had an estimated height of 30 to 50 ft (9.1 to 15.2 m) an… See more

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    Further reading

    • Nigeria. National Commission for Museums and Monuments (2003). Perspectives on Kano-British relations. Gidan Makama Museum. ISBN 978-978-36886-0-5.
    • Toyin Falola (2009). Colonialism and violenc… See more

     
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  2. History of the Kano City Walls | Kano State …

    Jan 8, 2025 · The magnificent Kano city walls were constructed between 1095 and 1135 AD, during the rule of King Kijimazu. They were constructed to block the entrance to Kano from …

     
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  4. Ancient Kano City Walls | Zaccheus …

    The ancient Kano city walls were built around the civilization and commercial hub of old Kano. Started in 1095 by Sarki Gijimasu, the third, they were completed in the 14th century under Sarki …

  5. Kano - Nigeria Nomad

    Jul 4, 2024 · The ancient city walls of Kano, constructed in the 14th century, are a testament to the city's historical significance. These walls, originally built to protect the city from invaders, …

  6. Kano City Wall Kano State :: Nigeria Information

    Ancient Kano City Wall is a 14km radius earth structure, while associated sites are made up of these features, Dala Hills, Kurmi Market and Emir's Palace.The ancient Kano city walls were built in order to provide security to the growing …

  7. Kano Wall: Nigeria's medieval heritage seeks to …

    Jul 2, 2023 · The Kano City Wall is regarded as one of the testimonies of impressive ancient African architecture with enduring qualities and also climate-friendly.

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  10. Kano Walls Kano State - Naija 7 Wonders

    kano city wall Built in 15 Century AD. 17.5 km in circumference with 16 gates, protecting what used to be an important centre of trade towards the north across the Sahara. Within the walls, the Gidan Makam Museum is a national …

  11. 3 things to know about the Ancient Kano City Walls

    Oct 5, 2022 · Hundreds of years before British colonists set foot in Nigeria, Kano, now one of the most populated cities in West Africa, was surrounded by the Ancient Kano City Walls. A brown-mud wall standing thirty to fifty feet high and …

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