| Gaoui خاوي | |
|---|---|
  Gaoui | |
| Coordinates: 12°10′51″N 15°08′51″E / 12.1807°N 15.1476°E / 12.1807; 15.1476 | |
| Country |  Chad |
| Region | Chari-Baguirmi Region |
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) 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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Notes
- * 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.