Gaoui () 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)* Fanso, V. G. (1989). Cameroon History for Secondary Schools and Colleges, Vol. 1: From Prehistoric Times to the Nineteenth Century, p. 18. Hong Kong: Macmillan Education Ltd. and is now known for its traditional architecture and pottery manufacture. It is also home to a museum.
The 2003 film Abouna was partly filmed in the village.
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