
Building Africa: Of Pyramids and Walls, The Historic City of Kano
Walls and pyramids showcase the highly industrious and independent nature of the historic Kano people and provide a great foundation to understand the growth of the ancient city.
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Walls and pyramids showcase the highly industrious and independent nature of the historic Kano people and provide a great foundation to understand the growth of the ancient city.
The second entry in our Building Africa blog series on pre-colonial urban development in Africa.
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