Anyinam
Anyinam | |
|---|---|
  Anyinam Location of Anyinam in Eastern Region | |
| Coordinates: 6°22′12.72″N 0°32′24″W / 6.3702000°N 0.54000°W | |
| Country |  Ghana |
| Region | Eastern Region |
| District | Atiwa East District |
| Time zone | GMT |
| • 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[edit]
- ^ Anyinam, Ghana Mindat.org
- ^ "Ghana » Eastern Region » East Akim Municipal". www.eastakim.ghanadistricts.gov.gh. Archived from the original on 2015-05-25. Retrieved 2015-05-25.
- ^ "Two drivers killed in Anyinam Highway robbery". tv3network.com. Archived from the original on 2015-06-24. Retrieved 2015-06-23.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Lands Minister, Abu Jinapor embarks on aerial tour of River Pra - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2021-05-18.
- ^ Casely-Hayford, Gus (2012). The Lost Kingdoms of Africa. Croydon: Bantam Press. p. 260. ISBN 9780593068144.