Gates of Hausa kingdoms
Gates of Hausa kingdoms are gates (Hausa: "kofa") or walls ("ganuwa") that formerly enclosed Hausa kingdoms. In ancient times, each kingdom was enclosed with a wall that contained various gates. During battles, the gates were closed as a war strategy. Each gate has a name and a gatekeeper ("Sarkin Kofa", lit. "King of the Gate"). In the past, especially at night, the gatekeeper was in charge of a single gate at all time. All of the gates are assigned to a single person today.
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Hausa kingdoms
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Gates of Hausa kingdoms
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