Gooya Valley
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| Goya Valley | |
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| Naming | |
| English translation | a deep gorge |
| Language of name | Karai-Karai |
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| Location | Yobe State, Nigeria |
Gooya, Goya or Gòoya is an archaeological site, ancient city and a mountainous valley with many hollows, caves and gorges found in Fika local government area, Yobe State, Nigeria.[1][2][3] It is considered one of the tourists attraction sites in Yobe and the deepest gorge valley in Nigeria.[4][5][6][7] The site is presently a home for various wild animals like hyenas and monkeys. It was used for a defensive retreat by the Karai-karai people against invading neighbouring tribes during intertribal wars.[8] Oral traditions state that it was the former territory of the Karai-karai people and remains of the former city walls and ruined homes are still visible.[9][10]
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