Gaoui

Gaoui (Arabic: خاوي) is a village in Chad, lying 10km north east of N'Djamena. It is said to have been the capital of the Sao civilisation (a race of giants in local folklore)^[1] and is now known for its traditional architecture and pottery manufacture. It is also home to a museum.

Gaoui خاوي
Gaoui
Coordinates: 12.1807°N 15.1476°E / 12.1807; 15.1476
Country	Chad
Region	Chari-Baguirmi Region

An image of a building in Gaoui.

The 2003 film Abouna was partly filmed in the village.