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A vanished kingdom comes alive in the songs of griots and a new archaeological dig

The legendary west African kingdom of Kaabu has long been memorialized in the songs and stories of griots. That's inspired archaeologists to excavate the kingdom's capital.

Apr 27, 2025 - 12:55
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A vanished kingdom comes alive in the songs of griots and a new archaeological dig
Nino Galissa is a seventh-generation griot in Guinea-Bissau. He composed a song about the new archaeological excavation of Kansala, the legendary capital of a vanished kingdom in that part of West Africa.

The legendary west African kingdom of Kaabu has long been memorialized in the songs and stories of griots. That's inspired archaeologists to excavate the kingdom's capital.

(Image credit: Ricci Shryock for NPR)

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