Magnificent Dalla Hills: Exploring the ancient symbol of Kano’s heritage, by Gift Luckson Dalla Hill (also spelt Dala) is a hill in Kano, Kano State, Nigeria. It is 534 metres (1,753 ft) high and contains a stairway with 101 steps from the bottom to the top. History In the seventh century, the hill was the site of a community that engaged in iron-working. It was called the Tsumburbura shrine from 700 CE up until the creed's collapse as a result of Islamic dominance later in the 13th century. Kano was originally known as Dala, after the hill. The hill is...