Wassu Stone Circles

Wassu Stone Circles, which are located in the Central River Region, are said to be the burial places of ancient monarchs and leaders. The stones and layouts, which date from 750 to 1000 AD, range in size from 4-6 meters in circle and contain ten to twenty stones apiece.

Many visitors and archaeologists have been perplexed by the origins and actual significance of the stones, which stand an average of six feet tall. Though the Wassu region has the highest number of stone circles, the country as a whole has hundreds of them. The stones were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2006, and local mythology claims that anybody who damages them would be cursed, which may explain why they have remained untouched for so long.

Wassu Stone Circles is made up of 11 circles and the frontal stones that go with them. The tallest stones in the vicinity may be found at this location. The most recent excavations on these megalithic rings were placed during Evans and Ozanne's Anglo-Gambian expedition in 1964 and 1965.

• Location: M4RG+MQ9, Wassu, Gambia
• Timing: Open all day
• Famous for: the highest stones of the area
• Entry Fee: Free
• Best Time To Visit: Year-round.