NALERIGU DEFENSE WALL

The Nalerigu Defense Wall, also known as the Naa Jaringa Wall, is a historic ruin located in the village of Nalerigu, Ghana. Built in the 16th century by the powerful Mamprusi chief, Naa Jaringa, the wall was originally designed to protect the entire village from slave raiders. It was strategically erected near a major slave trade route that connected Ouagadougou and Djenne.

According to local tradition, the wall was constructed using a unique mixture of stones, mud, honey, and milk. While the wall once surrounded the entire town, only a few ruins remain today. The remnants of this historical structure can be found under a grove of trees.

What You Can Experience at Nalerigu Defense Wall

✦See the remnants of the 16th-century wall built to protect the village from slave raiders.
✦Learn about the history of the Mamprusi chief, Naa Jaringa.
✦Hear the local legends about the wall's construction.

Location: Gambaga-Nalerigu Road, Nalerigu - North-East Region