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Mysterious stone circles along the Gambia River.
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Senegambian Stone Circles Web Pages[]
- https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1226
- https://www.ancient-origins.net/ancient-places-africa/incredible-senegambian-stone-circles-001661
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Senegambian_stone_circles
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- Serer People (Prehistory, history, religion) - migrated south from Fuuta Tooro (Senegal River Valley) beginning around 11th century when Islam started being introduced
- Takrur - 800-1285AD, flourished parallel to Ghana Empire, predecessor to Jolof Empire. At one time Takrur refered to all people of West Africa ancestry. clashed with Ghana Empire and usually lost battles, but still prospered during 9th and 10th centuries. adopted islam in 1030.
- Jolof Empire, Serer Lamane Kingdoms - formed, then constituents became independent
- Kingdom of Waalo - Founded in 1287, semi-legendary NDiadiane Ndiaye was from this kingdom, who would go on to rule the Jolof Empire
- Kingdom of Sine founded before 1335
- Kingdom of Saloum - sister kingdom to Sine, royal mounds
- Kingdom of Baol - central Senegal, arose from split-up of Jolof Empire in 1555, mostly Wolof
- Kingdom of Jolof - (aka Wolof) - remnant of Jolof Empire, Serer people
- Gambia River
- Senegambian Stone Circles
- Senegal
- Kaffrine District
- Wanar Site
- Kingdom of Sine
- Ngayene Site - largest, near Sine
- Kaffrine District
- Gambia
- Niani District
- Wassu Site, date 927 - 1305 AD
- Jang Jang Burreh - Formerly georgetown, site of first church
- Camp (Street View)
- Nianija District
- Kerbatch Site
- Niani District
- Senegal
- Senegambian Stone Circles
Senegambian Stone Circles In the News[]
Videos[]
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LhiStSrNck - Takrur Kingdom