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Djermakoy Palace in Dosso

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Djermakoy Palace in Dosso

Djermakoy Palace in Dosso, or Dosso Zarmakoy Palace, is a historical palace located in the city of Dosso in the south-west corner of Niger. Built in 1904 AD by the ruler of Dosso, the palace is an imposing building in good condition surrounded by a perimeter wall. It should be noted that Djermakoy, or Zarmakoy, is the title given to the rulers of the Zarma people in what is now southwestern Niger.

Site Information

Country: Niger

District: Dosso Region

Category: Castles and Fortresses

Site History: 20th Century AD

Oldest Culture: Dosso Kingdom

Later Cultures: Dosso Kingdom

Site Features: Dosso Kingdom Monuments


UNESCO Tentative List

Official Name: Dosso Zarmakoye Palace

Date of Submission: 2006

Exact Location

Elevation: 221 m

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