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Loropéni Ruins Reveal Lost West African Civilization

Summary by Africa.com
The Ruins of Loropéni, which became Burkina Faso’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2009, stand as a testament to a once-thriving civilization built on the trans-Saharan gold trade. Located near Gaoua in the country’s southwest, the archaeological complex covers more than 11,000 square meters and features imposing laterite walls reaching nearly 20 feet high. […]
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Africa.com broke the news on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
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