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Monuments . 02 May 2017 .

Kano city wall

Kano city wall was established in 1095 AD–1134 AD, Built by Sakri Gijimasu in 1095 AD–1134 AD.
Once described as the 'most impressive monument in West Africa', the ancient wall of Kano was built to serve as a source of defense for citizens and inhabitants of Kano.

What To Bring

["A digital camera with solid batteries.","A tour guide or translator."]

Type Of People Who Visit

Archaelogists, Curators, Historians are common visitors here.

Reason For Loving Place

It is a monument to the resilence and innovation of the Kano people.

Quote About Place

["Ancient wall of Kano, a sight to behold- Muhammed, a musuem curator."]

Historical Incidence

["In his 1903 report, the Governor-General of the Nigeria protectorate Lord Frederick Lugard said he had never seen anything like the wall of Kano in Africa.","As at 2007, it was on the tentative UNESCO world heritage site list."]

Reason To Recommend Place

To go and appreciate history.

Things To Do

["Take pictures of the wall. ","Learn about the history of the wall.","Take a tour of the city of Kano."]

Notable As

a site that once protected citizens and inhabitants of Kano against external attack.

Nice Things About Place

The historical importance it holds.

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