Ruins of Yargoje's Court

Ruins of Yargoje's Court was established in , Built by in .

About Ruins of Yargoje's Court

Queen Yargoje was the first and only woman to rule Zamfara Kingdom. Queen Yargoje was a powerful 14th century ruler whose reign lasted forty years (1310 - 1350). The ruins of her palace where she used to hold court session still exists today in Kuyambana Village. This village is 60km south of the State's capital, Gusau.

History of Ruins of Yargoje's Court

Queen Yargoje, the first and only queen of Zamfara Kingdom, was a powerful ruler whose reign was characterised by peace and prosperity. During her forty-year reign (1310 - 1350), she moved the capital of Zamfara from Dutsi to Kuyambana because it was a strategically more defendable area. Also, Kuyambana was a thickly forested zone which lay at the confluence of two rivers and had very fertile soil. Her famous lamp – the Yargoje Lamp – that she used for council meetings is one of the prominent artifacts in the Sokoto State History Bureau Museum.

Safety

The Ruins of Yargoje's Court is a very safe location.

Things to Do/What to Bring

Tourists visiting Yargoje's Court should bring a camera to capture memories and a bit of history.

Best Features

The palace ruins is the main attraction here.

Best Time to Visit Ruins of Yargoje's Court

The best time to visit is during 9am and 7pm.

Most Common Visitors

Tourists are the most common visitors to this monument.

Weather at Ruins of Yargoje's Court

The general temperature of Zamfara State is tropically warm and can rise to 38 °C (100.4 °F) during the dry season.