Courtyard
This is why Nigeria’s Yoruba palaces have uniquely designed courtyards for their kings
The Royal palaces of one of the largest ethnic groups in Nigeria, Yoruba, are noted for their unique architecture. The royal courtyards of the kings of Yoruba depict the political authority, religious values and social life of the ethnic group. Generally, the courtyard is the backbone of traditional Yoruba architecture. The structure of the palaces of…