MAJESTICAL WALLS
THE MAJESTIC WALLS OF ANCIENT KANO The Majestic Kano City Walls, known in Hausa as Kofar Na'isa, stand as a testament to the rich history and remarkable engineering prowess of ancient Kano. These awe-inspiring defensive walls were erected to safeguard the inhabitants of this venerable city. The foundation of this remarkable architectural feat was laid by Sarki Gijimasu (r. 1095–1134), the third king of the Kingdom of Kano as chronicled in the Kano Chronicle. During the reign of Zamnagawa in the mid-14th century, the walls were completed and later expanded during the 16th century. The Ancient Kano City Walls' magnificence left an indelible impression on General-Governor Fredrick Lugard, who, in 1903, after the British forces captured the ancient city of Kano, proclaimed that he had "never seen anything like it in Africa." Comprising Dala Hill, the historic Kurmi Market, and the Emir's Palace, the Ancient Kano City Walls possess an awe-inspiring grandeur. Origi...