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Slave Trade Site

Katsina Trans-Saharan Trade Post

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Major centre of long-distance trans-Saharan trade. Key waypoint for caravans heading north toward Fezzan and Tripoli. Traded textiles and leather alongside captives.

Location Details

Location approximate for cultural sensitivity

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

About This Data

Ports are based on historical sources and may not reflect exact locations.

This layer is for remembrance and education, not navigation.

Sources

  • Kano Chronicle

    Historical Record

  • Harvard RLP - Transatlantic Slave Trade (Nigeria)

    Harvard Divinity School

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