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Slave Trade Site

Kano Slave Market (Kurmi Market complex)

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Kano was the largest trans-Saharan trade hub in northern Nigeria. Explorers in the 1820s documented slave caravans of 1,000–5,000 individuals departing from Kano markets.

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Location approximate for cultural sensitivity

This location is culturally sensitive. Approximate coordinates are provided for reference.

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