How large was the palace of the Asantehene in Kumasi during the 19th century?

During the 19th century, the earth-and-stone palace of the Asantehene in Kumasi covered approximately five acres (two hectares).1

The structure featured more than 60 rooms with steep thatched roofs, along with numerous courtyards, verandas, and open screens. The exterior walls were decorated with intricate raised clay patterns, which may have been influenced by Islamic calligraphy. Unfortunately, little of this palace survived following the Asante wars and a punitive expedition by the British in 1874.12