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 Muhammadu Kanta of Kebbi, who controlled an empire in the region.
- Type: Abandoned locality
- Description: Archaeological Tourist site
- Also known as: “Surame Cultural Landscape” and “Surami”
Surame
- Categories: village, archaeological site, cultural heritage, and monument
- Location: Gande, Silame, Sokoto State, North West Nigeria, Nigeria, West Africa, Africa
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
13.08597° or 13° 5′ 10″ north
Longitude
4.89907° or 4° 53′ 57″ east
Elevation
267 metres (876 feet)
Open location code
7F563VPX+9J
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In Other Languages
From Catalan to Yoruba—“Surame” goes by many names.
- Catalan: “Surame”
- Dutch: “Surame”
- French: “Paysage culturel du Surame”
- French: “Surame”
- German: “Surame”
- Hausa: “Surame”
- Tatar: “Сураме мәдәни ландшафт археологик аланы”
- Yoruba: “Surame Cultural Landscape”
Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Dargane and Bunkari.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Surane Forest Reserve and Bongajero Hill.
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