Katsina City Walls – 14 km Runded Earthwork

Why it mattersKey Hausa classical (c. 1100–1807 CE; Ganuwa built 13th–14th c) site illustrating Hausa (Katsina scholarly centre) urbanism and hausa scholarly capital famed for gobarau minaret, sudanic manuscript university.

Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.

Built

Hausa walls founded by Kumayo c. 1100; expanded Korau (Yandaka) 1348

Period

Hausa classical (c. 1100–1807 CE; Ganuwa built 13th–14th c)

Culture

Hausa (Katsina scholarly centre)

Purpose

Hausa scholarly capital famed for Gobarau Minaret, Sudanic manuscript university and trans-Saharan gold–kola caravan hub

Excavation

Partially excavated

1. Hausa walls founded by Kumayo c. 1100; expanded Korau (Yandaka) 1348

   Initial construction / foundation

2. 20th century

   Modern archaeological survey and excavation

• Katsina City Walls — Principal Gate

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  Main gate and rampart section at Katsina City Walls – 14 km Runded Earthwork

  12.9906° N · 7.6006° E

• Katsina City Walls — Central Forum/Basilica

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  Forum–basilica complex at Katsina City Walls – 14 km Runded Earthwork

  12.9900° N · 7.6000° E

• Katsina City Walls — Baths/Cisterns

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  Baths and cistern cluster at Katsina City Walls – 14 km Runded Earthwork

  12.9894° N · 7.5994° E