Nigeria Early Modern Built: c. 16th century AD UNESCO
Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove
Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove is a significant historical site in Nigeria associated with the early modern period. Its surviving architecture, landscape, or archaeological layers offer important evidence for regional history.
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Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove
Nigeria
Longitude: 4.5615
Latitude: 7.766
Historical Significance
The site contributes to comparative study of political power, religion, craftsmanship, and settlement patterns over time. It broadens geographic and thematic coverage across the historical sites collection.
Facts
Fact 1
Dating
Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove is commonly dated to c. 16th century AD.
Fact 2
Geographic Coordinates
It is mapped at approximately longitude 4.5615 and latitude 7.7660.