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Anyinam

Anyinam
Urban area
Anyinam is located in Ghana
Anyinam
Anyinam
Location of Anyinam in Eastern Region
Coordinates: 6°22′12.72″N 0°32′24″W / 6.3702000°N 0.54000°W / 6.3702000; -0.54000
Country Ghana
RegionEastern Region
DistrictAtiwa East District
Time zoneGMT
 • Summer (DST)GMT

Anyinam is a town and capital of the Atiwa East District located in the Eastern Region of Ghana.[1][2][3][4][5]

Anyinam is the birthplace of Osei Tutu. According to Gus Casely-Hayford, "Today Anyinam remains sacred to the Asante." The village contains a shrine in commemoration of Osei Tutu's birth.[6]

References

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  1. ^ Anyinam, Ghana Mindat.org
  2. ^ "Ghana » Eastern Region » East Akim Municipal". www.eastakim.ghanadistricts.gov.gh. Archived from the original on 2015-05-25. Retrieved 2015-05-25.
  3. ^ "Two drivers killed in Anyinam Highway robbery". tv3network.com. Archived from the original on 2015-06-24. Retrieved 2015-06-23.
  4. ^ "Galamsey fight: Soldiers destroy 14 excavators, other equipment in Atewa East and West". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2021-05-17. Retrieved 2021-05-17.
  5. ^ "Lands Minister, Abu Jinapor embarks on aerial tour of River Pra - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2021-05-18.
  6. ^ Casely-Hayford, Gus (2012). The Lost Kingdoms of Africa. Croydon: Bantam Press. p. 260. ISBN 9780593068144.


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