Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove

French: Forêt sacrée d’Osun-Oshogbo
The Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove is a World Heritage site in Nigeria defined by the UNESCO in 2005 and definitely a recommended cultural sightseeing Location.
It is on position 101 (78, 470) in our monthly survey..

"The dense forest of the Osun Sacred Grove, on the outskirts of the city of Osogbo, is one of the last remnants of primary high forest in southern Nigeria. Regarded as the abode of the goddess of fertility Osun, one of the pantheon of Yoruba gods, the landscape of the grove and its meandering river is dotted with sanctuaries and shrines, sculptures and art works in honour of Osun and other deities. The sacred grove, which is now seen as a symbol of identity for all Yoruba people, is probably the last in Yoruba culture. It testifies to the once widespread practice of establishing sacred groves outside all settlements."
Copyright © 1992 2014 UNESCO/World Heritage Centre. All rights reserved."

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