Olumo rock is in the ancient city of Abeokuta, a name which originated in 1854. This city was originally inhabited by the Egba people, who used the large rock as a refuge during the tribal wars that erupted in the region in the 19th century. In fact, the name "Abeokuta" means "under the rock." Its role in providing sanctuary was pivotal to the Egba, who were able to survive the wars and later flourish. Stairs have been carved into the rock, allowing visitors to climb to the top. Once there, visitors are treated to a view of the Ogun River and its surrounding forests.
The Sukur Cultural Landscape is an area of villages, terraced fields and other remnants of a society that once flourished in the state of Adamawa. Here you can find old shrines that paid tributes to local gods and their representations in various symbols. Guests can also catch a glimpse of a traditional chief's palace. There are signs of an iron industry that has long passed, but the area is most important for historians and cultural enthusiasts, as it depicts an important stage of human development. The monument acts as a cultural legacy of a vanished people.
The Osun-Osogbo is a sacred grove found near the city of Osogbo, Nigeria. This grove acts as a remnant of cultural identity for the Yoruba people. At one time, all Yoruba settlements were surrounded by similar groves. Osun-Osogbo is in one of the last areas of high forest remaining in southern Nigeria. The grove itself was cultivated to honor Osun, the goddess of fertility in the Yoruba pantheon of gods and goddesses.
