komfo Anokye Sword Site

Very interesting history of Asante culture in a unique setting. Dixon was an awesome presenter. Definitely worth a visit.

Okomfo Anokye Sword Site is historic site that is worth visiting. It is located inside Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) at Bantama, Kumasi.

The tour guide was friendly. He answered every question. He has a good knowledge of the history of the Asante Kingdom.

The planted sword is a symbol of Unity and Authority in the Asante Kingdom.

I recommend this historical site to anyone who visits Kumasi.

I loved the history, culture and experience. The curator was very insightful and captivating. I would love to return and bring my family members to share such a wonderful moment.

A quick tour vsit/stop to learn about the unification and history of the Asante Kingdom

I had the incredible opportunity to visit the Konfo Anokye sword site, and it was an unforgettable experience. The historical significance of this place is awe-inspiring. The sight of the sword embedded in the ground, as a testament to the legend of Konfo Anokye, left me in awe. The guides were knowledgeable and passionate, providing a captivating narrative that transported us back in time. It's a must-visit for history enthusiasts and anyone eager to connect with Ghana's rich cultural heritage

Great site for some historical information. The guide tells you the story of the sword which is very interesting.

We took our tour group to the award site and they thoroughly enjoyed the tour.

Is good tourist site. You have the chance to listen to the story behind the sword. Legend say no body can pull that sword from its position.

The sword is no ordinary sword. It’s mystical and highly spiritual👍🏾

Komfo Anokye Sword site is located at Bantama in the Ashanti region of Ghana in West Africa. It is inside modern day Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH).
In the year 1695 the Kings of Ashanti states gathered together to choose a common leader to rule the mighty and formidable Ashanti empire.
Every king came with their black stool that represent their rulership and authority.
After consensus has been built and understanding prevailed,they then decided to call upon the gods and ancestors to choose the leader to rule the empire.
Komfo Anokye the then Chief Priest of the empire prayed and call upon the gods to choose their leader. In the process a golden stool believed to be from the gods and the other world appeared in the sky above them. It was said the King on whose feet the golden stool will land is the chosen king of the great Ashanti empire. Nana Komfo Anokye further called the golden stool to the ground to land on the chosen king.
The golden stool landed at the feet of Otumfour Osei Tutu (I).
Nana Otumfour Osei Tutu (I) is the king chosen by the god to rule the Ashanti empire.
Now it is time to make commitment and vow to the new king chosen by God, so all the other states black stool were collected and was buried in the ground as their vows were made and the sword was dropped to seal buried black stool in the ground since then no one has been able to withdraw it.
Since 1695 no one has been able to dig the sword Komfo Anokye dropped into the ground.

Was glad to get to know the rich history about the Ashanti Kingdom.

It's still our old and traditional site that have a history behind Ashanti traditional culture

Very interesting and excited placeô

Great historic place.

The unity among asantes

loved it. photos are not allowed inside

That is one of the wonderful things I have ever seen in Kumasi

A tourist site in the Ashanti Kingdom 🤙👌

It is an historical site. People from all walks of life visit this sword.
It is rumoured that Okomfo Anokye, the greatest traditional priest to ever live in the Ashanti region, 'plantsd' this sword here. And ever since, nobody has been able to remove this sword from here. It has therefore been here for ages and a pride to the Ashantis.
The teaching hospital is built around this sword, thus it's name OKOMFO ANOKYE TEACHING HOSPITAL. It was exposed to rain and sun for a long time but one could see no change to this sword. A nice structure has been built around it recently giving it a facelift.
The place now is under 24 hour surveillance and is a tourist center. It is right at the center of the Okomfo Anokye Teaching Hospital.

Is an attraction. It talks culture, is all about the Ashanti Kingdom. Is said when the sword is uprooted, that day will be the end and from time since nobody has been able to uproot it.