March
03
/ 2020
The history of the Sahel in Africa is a rich and exciting one. Many remains of great empires and cultures have been found in the region, but one of the most remarkable sites is the old town of Zinder in Niger. Here visitors can get a real sense of traditional society and watch the local craftsmen ply their trade in much the same way that their forefathers had done for generations. The History of Zinder Old Town From the 15 th century, a number of Hausa kingdoms were created in the area between the River Niger and Lake Chad. The Hausa became Muslims and were great traders and artisans. Zinder, originally a small Hausa village, was captured by Kanuri aristocrats
