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.

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