| Ancient Kano City Walls | |
|---|---|
 Sabuwar Kofa, one of the city gates | |
| Type | Defensive wall |
| Location | Kano  Kano StateNigeria |
| Coordinates | 11°57′20″N 8°29′51″E / 11.9555°N 8.49754°E |
| Height | 50 feet (15 m) |
| Built | 1095–1134 |
| Built for | Defence |
| Governing body | Kano State Tourism |
  Location of Ancient Kano City Walls in Nigeria | |
The Ancient Kano City Walls (Hausa: Ganuwa) were ancient defensive walls built to protect the inhabitants of the ancient city of Kano.[1] The wall was initially built from 1095 through 1134 and completed in the middle of the 14th century. The Ancient Kano City Walls were described as "the most impressive monument in West Africa".[2]
- ^ "Kano tourist attractions make national monument list". Vanguard. 30 January 2015. Retrieved 18 August 2015.
- ^ "Ancient Kano CIty Walls and Associated Sites". World Heritage Sites. Retrieved 18 August 2015.