A historic site in Kumasi, Ghana, where the legendary sword of Okomfo Anokye is said to have been planted, marking the founding of the Ashanti Kingdom.
Currency
GHS (₵)
Best time to visit
November to February
Languages
English · Twi
Coordinates
6.695°, -1.649°
Key facts
1The sword is said to be indestructible and has never been removed from the ground
2The site is a significant cultural and historical landmark for the Ashanti people
3It is believed that the sword is a symbol of the power and unity of the Ashanti people
Timeline
1699: Okomfo Anokye, a priest, planted the sword to symbolize the unity and power of the Ashanti people
1824: The Ashanti Kingdom signed the Treaty of Friendship with the British
1874: The Ashanti Kingdom was defeated by the British in the Anglo-Ashanti War
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Local dishes
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🌙 Evening2
Kenkey with Okro Stew
Maize dough (kenkey) with okro stew made from okro, fish, and spices.
Where: Ofori Road, Asafo Market
When: morning
Price: ₵5-₵8
Waakye
A mix of rice and beans, served with spicy tomato sauce, fried plantain, and hard-boiled egg.
Where: Adum, Kejetia Market
When: morning
Price: ₵3-₵5
Red Red
Black-eyed peas cooked in palm oil with spices and served with fried plantain.
Where: Asawasi, Santasi
When: afternoon
Price: ₵4-₵7
Fufu with Light Soup
Pounded cassava and plantain (fufu) with a light soup made from fish, peppers, and tomatoes.
Where: Bantama, Suame Magazine
When: afternoon
Price: ₵8-₵12
Chinchinga
Grilled or fried chicken gizzards, often served with a spicy sauce.
Where: Street food vendors near Okomfo Anokye Sword Site
When: evening
Price: ₵1-₵3 per stick
Kelewele
Spicy fried plantain chips, often served as a street snack or side dish.
Where: Street food vendors near Okomfo Anokye Sword Site