Okomfo Anokye’s Shrine
60km from Koforidua, this important shrine is dedicated to the legendary priest credited with the founding of the Asante Empire. Okomfo Anokye, a legendary priest, is credited with founding the great .... |
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Naa Gbewaa's Shrine
This traditional shrine commemorates Naa Gbewaa at Pusiga who founded the Mole-Dagbon tribe in the 13th century.
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Larabanga
It is about 72 miles west of Tamale. It is a common belief that this mosque is the oldest mosque in Ghana. Even the present generation think it was built my God.
The villagers built another mos.... |
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The Wonderful Six-in-one Palm Tree
It is located at Kwamose, about 200 metres off the Mamfe-Koforidua road. It is also believed to over hundred years old
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George Ferguson's Tomb
George Ekem Ferguson was a Ghanaian colonial agent who was instrumental in convincing local chiefs to sign treaties of friendship with the British.
He was later (1897) killed by slave raiders, .... |
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Slave Route of Northern Ghana
The Northern Region was a major arena of slave raiders and a key supply source for slaves who were sent to markets and sold to local merchants from the South.
They were subsequently marched on .... |
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Tongo Whistling Rocks
These rocks create a dramatic presence on the landscape outside Bolgatanga. Only 10km from the city, these rocks also make strange, ghostly whistling sounds during November and December, when the harm.... |
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The Village on Stilts of Nzulezu
An amazing Village where life goes on in the centre of Lake Tadane, just 90km west of Takoradi. The houses are built on stilts, and traditional village life adapts to the watery conditions.
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Wuriyanga Mosque
This ancient mosque, about southeast of Bawku, was built by Muslim missionaries. It showcases typical Sudanese architecture from about 300 years ago.
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Kwahu Scarp
Breath-taking in its beauty, this area is home to the Kwahus (pronounced Kwa-woos). On top of the mountain there are a number of well-planned, picturesque communities with beautiful homes.
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Paga Nania Slave Camp
Three kilomteters west of Paga is the suburban village called "Paga Nania". In this village are a slave transit camp and relics of the slave trade. Founded by a brave hunter and farmer, Nania develope.... |
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Krobo Mountains - Klowen
The Mountains are believed to have been the first home of the Krobo people when they migrated to Ghana between the 15th and 16th centuries.
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Boabab Tree Grove
This grove is a haven for more than sixty Boabab often called “the upside down tree” because of its barrel-like trunk reaching a diameter of 9 meters (30 feet) and a height of 15 meters. Locals eat th.... |
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Navrongo Catholic Cathedral
About 30km from Bolgatanga, this traditional mud-built church was established in 1906, and also represents the beginnings of the Catholic Church in Northern Ghana.
The original missionaries arr.... |
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