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Gbewaa palace (Yendi)
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Gbewaa Palace

The Gbewaa Palace is situated along the Yendi-Saboba road in Yendi, Ghana.

Location

  • The Gbewaa Palace is situated along the Yendi-Saboba road in Yendi, Ghana.

History

Gbewaa Palace was named after the patriarch of the Mole-Dagbani people of Ghana. The palace served as the seat of the Yaa Naa of the Kingdom of Dagbon. In 1896, the palace was burnt down and plundered during the German invasion of Dagbon. On March 4, 2023, Gariba II cut sod for the redevelopment of the palace.

Architecture

The architectural style of Gbewaa Palace is not specified in available information.

Layout

No specific details are provided regarding the layout of the palace.

Historical Significance and Events

Gbewaa Palace holds significant historical importance as it was once the seat of power for the Yaa Naa of Dagbon. The German invasion of 1896 had a devastating impact on the palace, leading to its destruction.

Current Status and Use

The current status of Gbewaa Palace is under redevelopment following Gariba II's sod-cutting ceremony in March 2023.

Heritage Status

No specific heritage designation information is available for Gbewaa Palace.

Visiting Information

Due to the palace's current state of redevelopment, visiting information is not readily available. The palace is located along the Yendi-Saboba road in Yendi, Ghana.

Notable Features and Rooms

No notable features or rooms are specified in available information regarding Gbewaa Palace.

Details

NameGbewaa palace
CityYendi
CountryGhana
Coordinates9.442974, -0.0014311
Current useThe current status of Gbewaa Palace is under redevelopment following Gariba II's sod-cutting ceremony in March 2023.