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Durbi Takusheyi
12.9458° N, 7.8819° E
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Durbi Takusheyi is a significant burial site located approximately 32 kilometers east of Katsina in northern Nigeria. It serves as an important archaeological landmark that encapsulates the history and culture of early Katsina rulers, with burials spanning from the 13th to the 16th centuries CE. The site is notable for its funerary mounds and tombs, which contained a variety of grave goods, including both local and foreign artifacts. These artifacts provide insights into the emergence of Hausa identity and the influence of trans-Saharan trade and Islamic culture. The presence of Near Eastern artifacts underscores the site's historical importance as a nexus of cultural exchange. The ongoing study and conservation of these artifacts contribute to our understanding of the historical dynamics and cultural interactions within the Hausa city-states during the late middle ages.
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Emergence of Katsina rulers
13th/14th century CE
International Islamic influence increase
late 15th/early 16th century CE
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