Pisania (trading post)

It was visited by the British explorers Mungo Park and Daniel Houghton on their expeditions into the interior of Africa.

In the late 18th century, British traders began independent establishing factories at settlements along the Gambia River.

[1] This factory, and the surrounding settlement, were likely established by two brothers named Aynsley, one of whom, Robert, was likely captured by the French in 1779, but returned soon after.

He was forced to leave Pisania and travel to Tendaba as raids and conflict between kingdoms on the upper river became more prevalent.

He noted that the ruins of the factor were still visible from the river side, although at that point there no inhabitants anymore.