African Kingdoms
WHS connected to an “African Kingdom” (or other monarchical entity such as Empire or Sultanate). Limited to Sub Saharan Africa via countries in the UNESCO Africa region. Where multiple Kingdoms are involved, the originating or most significant is identified.
Connected Sites
| Site | Rationale | Link |
| Agadez | Sultanate of Agadez (1404 - 1500… then Songhai) | |
| Aksum | Kingdom of Axum (1st C CE - 960) | |
| Ambohimanga | Merina Kingdom (1540 - 1897) | |
| Asante Traditional Buildings | Ashanti Empire (1670 - 1957) | |
| Djenné | Songhai Empire (1430s - 1591) | |
| Fasil Ghebbi | Ethiopian Empire (1270 - 1974) | |
| Great Zimbabwe | Kingdom of Zimbabwe (c1220 - 1450) | |
| Harar Jugol | Emirate of Harar (1647 - 1887) | |
| Khami Ruins | Kingdom of Butua (1450 - 1683) | |
| Lalibela | Zagwe Dynasty (1137 - 1270) | |
| Mapungubwe | Kingdom of Mapungubwe (1075 - 1220) | |
| Mbanza Kongo | Kingdom of Kongo (1390 - 1914) | |
| Royal Palaces of Abomey | Kingdom of Dahomey (c1600 - 1904) | |
| Ruins of Kilwa Kisiwani and Songo Mnara | Kilwa Sultanate (957 - 1513) | |
| Stone Town of Zanzibar | Sultanate of Zanzibar 1856-1964 | |
| The Royal Court of Tiébélé | "the Kasena, who are thought to have settled there in the 15th century." (AB ev) | |
| Timbuktu | Songhai Empire (1430s - 1591) | |
| Tomb of Askia | Songhai Empire (1430s - 1591) | |
| Tombs of Buganda Kings | Kingdom of Buganda (12C - 1966. Restored 1993) |
Suggestions?
Do you know of another WHS we could connect to African Kingdoms?
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