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5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites In Nigeria by Nobody: 5:10pm On Aug 14, 2015
Beautiful landscapes, natural wonders, structure and landmarks dating back to centuries in Nigeria have made it to the United Nations Educational and Scientific Cultural Organization listing. If you are a World Heritage Traveler or some who enjoys nature and you have not visited these places in Nigeria, then you are missing a great deal! Below, [url]Jovago.com[/url] has put together some of the notable and worthy World Heritage Sites in Nigeria you should visit.

1. Oke-Idanre Hills in Ondo State
Idanre Hills consists of beautiful valleys and high plains that are about 3,000 feet above the sea level. It was added to the tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage sites in 2007.
Marvelous points of interests such as the old court, Owa’s Palace, Agboogun foot print, shrines, burial grounds and mounds and the Omi Aopara which is the thunder water are things and places you will encounter here. It is a tourist attraction center that draws thousands of visitors all year round.


2. Oban Hills in Cross River State
Oban Hills is an array of hills located within Cross River National Park, sharing border with the Korup National Park of Cameroon.
It is one of few sites where wildlife such as Xavier’s Green Bull can be spotted along with odd species like Cassin’s Hawk eagle, Bat Hawk, Crested Guinea fowl and Lyre-tailed Honey guide. It also houses over 400 Chimpanzees.

3. Osun-Oshogbo Sacred Grove in Osun State
This is a sacred forest known as the home of “the goddess of fertility”, situated by the banks of the Osun River, on the outskirts of the capital city of Oshogbo.
Shrines, sculptures, art works, and shelters surround the river in tribute to the goddess and other local deities. It is said to be the last Yoruba sacred forest still standing. It was listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 2005. Its yearly festival brings thousands of tourists, audience and Osun worshippers from around the world.

4. Sukur Cultural Landscape in Adamawa State
It is located on top of the highest plains on the Mandara Mountains in a place called Madageli and populated by rich avifauna and rare species.
Sukur is Nigeria’s first landmark to be listed on UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999. The landscape has a palace, ritual featured terraced fields decorated with dry stones and granites, which make the village setting so natural and outstanding.

5. Ogbunike Caves in Anambra State
Ogbunike Caves are one of the wonders of the Eastern Nigeria discovered by Ukwa, a hunter. Listed on the tentative list of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 2007, it is associated with spiritual and historical significance.
The caves can be descended in a 317 steps. Yearly, Ime Ogbe festival is celebrated in the commemoration of the discovery of these caves.
If you are yet to visit any of these places, you should start planning a visit soon as a long list of adventure and discovery awaits you!
Re: 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites In Nigeria by INTROVERT(f): 5:11pm On Aug 14, 2015
pictures and you might hit FP. grin

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Re: 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites In Nigeria by zieraw2005(m): 5:18pm On Aug 14, 2015
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Re: 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites In Nigeria by redgem(f): 5:20pm On Aug 14, 2015
No pictures? undecided

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Re: 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites In Nigeria by Nobody: 2:50pm On Aug 17, 2015
@OP, there are more than 5 UNESCO world Heritage sites in nigeria. Allow me to add the following, u could Google them n confirm.

Alok Ikom Monoliths
300 carved stones standing upright in circles, facing each others in groups with images and texts inscribed on the monoliths are how you would see Alok Ikom Monoliths (UNESCO World Heritage Site) that are in form of a phallus.
Location: Ikom, Cross River state


The Royal Palace Of Oba Of Benin
The royal palace of the Oba of Benin is a UNESCO listed heritage site, centrally located near the King’s Square. It holds a huge collection of sculptural pieces of a lot of Benin Obas in bronze, ancestral shrines and
ivory.
Location: Benin, Edo State


Sukur Cultural Landscape
Madageli- is the home of the Sukur cultural landscape is populated with traditional cemeteries and ritual terraced areas. Blessed with lush avifauna and situated on top of the Mandara Mountains. It is a UNESCO World
Heritage Site.
Location: Madageli, Adamawa State


Surame Cultural Landscape
When it comes to the wonders of human creativity, ingenuity and civilization, Surame cultural landscape makes that possible. This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has walls made of huge stones and a palace for the village chief; Hidi.
Location: Surame, Sokoto State


Ogbunike Caves, Enugu State
Ogbunike Caves make an idea tourists destination. These caves are closely associated with historical and spiritual significance. There are 317 steps that need to be used to descend down to the caves. It is a UNESCO Heritage Site.
Location: Ogbunike, Anambra State


Ancient Kano City Walls
There are much more to their beautiful medieval city of Kano when you see the impressive ancient Kano walls (listed on the UNESCO World Heritage Sites’ tentative list) . This 14km radius earth monument has a spiritual, cultural and historical significance. It is associated with the Emir’s Palace.
Location: Kano, Kano State



Pix according to write up except for the palace of oba of Benin n ancient Kano wall.

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