Gidan Rumfa, Royal palace in Kano, Nigeria.
The structure covers 33 acres with 15-foot-high walls, containing offices, a mosque, courtrooms, educational facilities, and numerous residential quarters.
Constructed in the late 15th century by Muhammed Rumfa, the palace has served as the continuous residence of Kano Emirs through multiple dynasties.
The palace functions as the center of traditional authority where the Emir maintains administrative duties and conducts ceremonial functions for the region.
The palace accommodates two hundred people in private quarters while the surrounding buildings can house up to one thousand additional inhabitants.
The ancient granary within the palace complex demonstrates the agricultural and economic practices that sustained the royal household through centuries.
Location: Kano
GPS coordinates: 11.99230,8.51600
Latest update: March 4, 2025 07:24
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