Anyinam

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Anyinam
Location of Anyinam in Eastern Region
Coordinates: 6°22′12.72″N0°32′24″W / 6.3702000°N 0.54000°W / 6.3702000; -0.54000 Coordinates: 6°22′12.72″N0°32′24″W / 6.3702000°N 0.54000°W / 6.3702000; -0.54000
Country Flag of Ghana.svg Ghana
Region Eastern Region
District Atiwa East District
Time zone GMT
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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]

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References

  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.