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Abankeseso, also known as Ntibanso, was the capital of the state of Denkyira from the early 17th century to 1701.
| Abankeseso | |
|---|---|
  Location of Abankeseso in Ghana | |
| 6°17′N 1°51′W / 6.283°N 1.850°W | |
| Cultures | Denkyira |
| Region | Ashanti Region |
| History | |
| Abandoned | 1824 |
In 1692 Dutch, English and Brandenburger traders traveled to Abankeseso and set up trading relations with the Denkyirahene Boamponsem.[1] In 1701, after Denkyira's defeat at the Battle of Feyiase, Abankeseso was sacked.[2] The city was permanently abandoned after Denkyira rebelled against Asante in 1823, and the survivors fled south to Dunkwa and Jukwa.[3]
Sources
edit- Gordon, J. (1953). "Some Oral Traditions of Denkyira". Transactions of the Gold Coast & Togoland Historical Society. 1 (3): 27–33. Retrieved 24 April 2025.
- McCaskie, T. C. (2007). "Denkyira in the Making of Asante c. 1660–1720". The Journal of African History. 48 (1): 1–25. Retrieved 24 April 2025.
References
edit- ↑ McCaskie 2007, p. 1.
- ↑ McCaskie 2007, p. 5.
- ↑ Gordon 1953, p. 29.
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