Abankeseso
1690s capital of Denkyira state (current day Ghana)
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Abankeseso, also known as Ntibanso, was the capital of the state of Denkyira from the early 17th century to 1701.
CulturesDenkyira
RegionAshanti Region
Abandoned1824
| Abankeseso | |
|---|---|
  Location within Ghana | |
| 6°17′N 1°51′W | |
| Cultures | Denkyira |
| Region | Ashanti Region |
| History | |
| Abandoned | 1824 |
In 1692 Dutch, English and Brandenburger traders traveled to Abankeseso and set up trading relations with the Denkyirahene Boamponsem.[1] In 1701, after Denkyira's defeat at the Battle of Feyiase, Abankeseso was sacked.[2] The city was permanently abandoned after Denkyira rebelled against Asante in 1823, and the survivors fled south to Dunkwa and Jukwa.[3]
Sources
- Gordon, J. (1953). "Some Oral Traditions of Denkyira". Transactions of the Gold Coast & Togoland Historical Society. 1 (3): 27–33. Retrieved 24 April 2025.
- McCaskie, T. C. (2007). "Denkyira in the Making of Asante c. 1660–1720". The Journal of African History. 48 (1): 1–25. Retrieved 24 April 2025.
