Caála
Country: Angola
Region: Africa
Period: 1650-1902
Location: -12.8525°N, 15.560556°E
Description
Ganda-a-Caué was a key settlement within the Kingdom of Wambu (also known as Huambo), one of the central Ovimbundu kingdoms in what is now Angola. Located in the Central Highlands, it thrived as a local center of governance and commerce in the pre-colonial Ovimbundu confederation.
Modern Remains
Today, while Ganda-a-Caué as a distinct political center has faded, its legacy survives in the cultural memory and traditions of the Ovimbundu people. The nearby city of Huambo retains historical importance and some remnants of pre-colonial and colonial heritage. Oral histories and cultural practices continue to reflect the influence of the old Wambu kingdom.