Nyala

Nyala lies in southern Darfur, near the Daju hills and Jebel Um-Kurdos. Its name is said to mean “the place of chatting” in the Daju language. The surrounding hills were associated with the Daju kingdom, one of the early states of Darfur, whose rulers are remembered in local traditions. Daju communities remained in the country around Nyala after the rise of later powers in the region.