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Stone city that proved sub-Saharan Africa built in stone

The tower's purpose is still not fully understood. Some believe its shape, similar to a granary, might be a symbol of 'abundant royal wealth'.
The tower's purpose is still not fully understood. Some believe its shape, similar to a granary, might be a symbol of 'abundant royal wealth'. © andryn2006, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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