Surame
The ancient city of Surame is a Nigerian national monument located in the Sokoto State of northwestern Nigeria. It was created in the 16th century by , who controlled an empire in the region. The town was abandoned in about 1700 when the capital moved to Birnin Kebbi.[1]
Site description[]
Covering an area of 9 km, the site includes the foundation remains of human settlements, walls, wells and potsherds.[2] There exist defensive walls created from stone and mortar immediately around the settlements, as well as ditches dug around the greater area and filled in with thorny bushes as a defensive means.
History[]
The ancient Kingdom of Surame was in power from the 15th to the 16th centuries.[2]
Nigerian Ancient Monument[]
Surame was declared an ancient national monument on 15 August 1964.[1]
World Heritage Status[]
This site was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List on October 8, 2007 in the Mixed (Cultural + Natural) category.[2]
References[]
- ^ a b "NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR MUSEUMS AND MONUMENTS". NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR MUSEUMS AND MONUMENTS. Retrieved 29 April 2012.
- ^ a b c Surame Cultural Landscape - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
Coordinates: 13°05′15″N 4°53′55″E / 13.08750°N 4.89861°E
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