Kano City Wall

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf historical structure
gptkbp:archaeologicalFindings site for research
gptkbp:architecturalStyle traditional_African_architecture
gptkbp:artwork depicted in art
gptkbp:associatedWith Kanawa people
gptkbp:community part of local heritage
gptkbp:communityInvolvement local initiatives
gptkbp:communityRole gathering place
gptkbp:conservationEfforts protected site
gptkbp:constructedIn 14th century
gptkbp:constructionMaterial rammed earth
gptkbp:culturalEvents festivals held nearby
gptkbp:culturalHeritage traditional ceremonies
between communities
symbol_of_Kano's_history
gptkbp:culturalSignificance efforts to maintain integrity
important_to_the_history_of_Kano
part_of_Nigerian_heritage
gptkbp:education historical education
gptkbp:environmentalImpact land use changes
gptkbp:features towers
gates
gptkbp:height up to 10 meters
gptkbp:historicalEvent battles fought
gptkbp:historicalFigures gptkb:Emirs_of_Kano
gptkbp:historicalPeriod Sokoto Caliphate
efforts to protect site
gptkbp:historicalResearch studied by historians
gptkbp:historicalSignificance mentioned in historical texts
part_of_the_ancient_city_of_Kano
gptkbp:historicalTours guided tours available
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Kano City Wall
gptkbp:influences local architecture
gptkbp:landmark gptkb:Kano
gptkbp:length approximately 14 kilometers
gptkbp:localEconomy supports local businesses
gptkbp:localLegends associated with the wall
gptkbp:location gptkb:Kano,_Nigeria
gptkbp:material mud and clay
gptkbp:photography popular subject for photographers
gptkbp:protectedArea against invasions
gptkbp:purpose defense
gptkbp:renovated ongoing preservation efforts
ongoing efforts
gptkbp:significance cultural identity
gptkbp:surroundingArea gptkb:Kano_city
gptkb:Kano_Emirate
moats
gptkbp:symbolism strength and resilience
gptkbp:tourism economic benefits
gptkbp:touristAttraction historical site
gptkbp:UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site proposed
gptkbp:visitors tourists