Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
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Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
About
Ngazargamu, also referred to as Birni Gazargamu, was the capital of the Bornu Empire from around 1460 to 1809. Located near the present-day Geidam in Nigeria, it was a significant fortified city characterized by a circular wall approximately 6.6 km long and up to 5 meters high in some areas. Established during the reign of Mai Ali Gaji, the city was a hub for Islamic education under Idris Alooma. It was renowned for its vibrant markets, which attracted traders from across North and West Africa, supplying goods like silk, carpets, and gold. Despite its prosperity, the city fell to the Fulani Jihad in 1808, marking the end of its prominence.
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