List of palaces in Nigeria
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This is a list of palaces in Nigeria that are still standing.
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- Emir’s palace of Bauchi, Bauchi, 19 century
- Royal Palace of the Oba of Benin in Benin City, rebuilt in the 20 century [1][2]
- Palace of Bida, Bida
- Gidan Rumfa, Kano, 15 century [3][4] Since the reign of Rumfa, it has continuously been the residence of the traditional authority in Kano and was retained by the Fulani jihadists who took over traditional authority in Kano in the early 19th century.[5] It currently has an area of 130,000 square metres (33 acres).[3]
- Royal palace of Jaja, Opobo
- Palace of Olowo of Owo, Ondo State which contains more than one hundred courtyards, each with a unique traditional function. Built in 14 century. [6][7] The palace is culturally important and has been occupied by 14 Olowo who have ascended the throne since the palace's existence.[8][9]
- Alaafin palace of Oyo, Oyo
- Sultan palace of Sokoto, Sokoto, 19 century
- Palace of Zaria, Zazzau