Cameroon - The Lamidat of Rey-Bouba

The Palais de Rey-Bouba, a major witness to the history of the Lamidat of the same name, is a place of memory and identity still alive. It was built during the reign of NDJIDDA (1798-1866) between 1805 and 1808. It is located in the heart of the city of Rey-Bouba. The Palace has an area of ​​approximately 5 hectares. It is surrounded by a high wall of about 7 meters, with a central entrance in the south facade. The interior of the Palace includes courtyards, vegetable gardens and several neighborhoods. The neighborhoods of Lamido, crafts, servants, administrative staff, distinguished guests, livestock, food storage, housing). On the structural level the palace consists of a great wall 800 meters long and 7 meters high with a thickness of 1.50 m at the base and 0.5 m at the top. Walls separating the different courtyards, different neighborhoods. The great wall of enclosure has 6 doors that have particular functions of access and exit of the palace