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  1. Zinder Old Town, Celebrated Cultural Capital of Niger

    ... of the most remarkable sites is the old town of Zinder in Niger.  The history of the Sahel in Africa is a rich and ... of the most remarkable sites is the old town of Zinder in Niger. Here visitors can get a real sense of traditional ... Hausa kingdoms were created in the area between the River Niger and Lake Chad. The Hausa became Muslims and were great ...

    Ed Whelan - 03/03/2020 - 01:40

  2. Experts Claim Artifact Ceremonially Returned to Nigeria is Fake

    A bronze sculpture seized at a Mexican airport last week, and hastily returned to Nigeria, is now claimed to be fake.

    ashley cowie - 02/03/2020 - 21:43

  3. Osun Sacred Grove: Where A West African Spiritual Tradition Flourishes

    The Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove, located on the outskirts of Osogbo in southwestern Nigeria, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its cultural and spiritual significance. This sacred forest, spanning about 75 hectares (185.32 ac), is dedicated to Osun, the Yoruba goddess of fertility and one of the pantheon's most venerated deities. The grove is a living testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Yoruba people, and its preservation has been a testament to the community's dedication to their traditions.

    Aleksa Vučković - 27/01/2024 - 13:51

  4. Eri: Mythical King and Founder of the Igbo

    ... the Yoruba , Igala, and Idoma. Linguists claim that the Niger-Congo ethnolinguistic family, which these groups ...

    Lex Leigh - 19/04/2022 - 18:58

  5. The Walls of Benin: Four Times Longer Than The Great Wall of China!

    The Kingdom of Benin was an important African kingdom that flourished between the 13th and 19th centuries AD. Benin was located in the southwestern part of modern-day Nigeria, with Benin City as its capital. Benin City is perhaps best-known for a group of artifacts collectively known as the Benin Bronzes. These objects looted by British forces during their expedition against Benin in 1897. Whilst a large number of these artifacts ended up in the British Museum, others were dispersed amongst museums in the West.

    dhwty - 25/12/2021 - 14:00

  6. The Benin Bronzes: A Tragic Story of Slavery and Imperialism Cast in Brass

    The Benin Bronzes is the name given to a group of artifacts produced by the Benin Empire, which occupied the area which is today Nigeria. The Benin Bronzes consist of several thousand commemorative plaques and sculptures that are made of brass of variable composition (despite being called ‘bronzes’).

    dhwty - 01/05/2021 - 01:27

  7. The Rulers of Ife: The Traditional and Adaptive Roles of the Ooni

    Ife is an ancient city of the Yoruba located in the south-western part of modern day Nigeria. Based on the archaeological evidence, the urbanization of the site may be dated back to around 500 AD. The ruler of Ife is known as the Ooni, and is believed to be a direct descendant of the Yoruba god Oduduwa. In one version of the Yoruba creation story, this deity plays an important role in the making of human beings.

    dhwty - 03/10/2015 - 03:48

  8. The Warriors Who Shaped African History: The Horsemen of Oyo

    The Horsemen of Oyo were legendary warriors who served the Oyo Empire of West Africa. Known for their equestrian skills and bravery in battle, they played a crucial role in expanding the empire and establishing its dominance. The Horsemen were also respected for their intelligence and wisdom, making them valuable assets to the Oyo royalty. Their legacy continues to inspire pride and respect among the Yoruba people, reminding us of the rich history and cultural heritage of the Oyo Empire.

    Robbie Mitchell - 01/03/2023 - 17:47

  9. Weekly Wrap Up - Witch Trials, Tunisian Atlantis & Hallucinogenic Tea!

    As we begin the first days of 2022, we highlight our most popular articles of the last week, from the tragic Pendle witch trials of 1612, to new research on hallucinogenic tea, a theory that the fabled lost city of Atlantis can really be found in Tunisia, the discovery of the earliest Denisovan fossils ever recovered, and a look at the ancient walls of Benin – four times longer than the Great Wall of China.

    Joanna Gillan - 02/01/2022 - 22:00

  10. The Stunning Landscape and 9 Wonders of Idanre Hill

    Idanre Hill, also known as Oke Idanre, is a remote town located in the southwestern Nigerian Ondo State. Though the area boasts several cultural landmarks, it is most famous for its landscape atop an igneous batholith that is over 500 million years old. These massive stones, often called the Idanre Boulders, appear as massive mountains amongst the grassy landscape of Idanre Hill. They are also the home of nine other natural wonders, all of which attract hundreds of tourists to the remote community every year.

    Lex Leigh - 18/04/2022 - 22:59

  11. 1000-year-old Glass Beads Provide First Evidence of Glassmaking Development in Sub-Saharan West Africa

    A newly found treasure trove of more than 10,000 colorful glass beads and evidence of glassmaking tools, makes scientists think that an ancient city in southwestern Nigeria was one of the first places in West Africa to ace the complicated art of glassmaking.

    Theodoros Karasavvas - 14/06/2017 - 23:01

  12. Oshun: African Goddess of Love and Sweet Waters

    Across many ancient civilizations throughout the world, love was placed under the domain of a certain deity, usually, but not in all cases, a goddess. In the Classical world, for instance, there were Venus and Aphrodite, love goddesses of the Roman and Greek pantheons respectively. In the ancient Near East, love was personified in such goddesses as Ishtar and Astarte.

    dhwty - 25/12/2019 - 12:28

  13. Clay Wonders: The Handmade Figurines of Djenne-Djenno

    ... It was strategically located at the confluence of the Niger and Bani rivers, which allowed it to become a major ... Metropolitan Museum of Art. (n.d.). Seated figure: Middle niger civilization . Available at: ...

    Lex Leigh - 17/03/2023 - 13:53

  14. Tomb of Romulus, King Raised by a Wolf, Possibly Found in Roman Forum!

    ... underground temple was found buried near “the Lapis Niger”, which is an ancient black shrine in the Roman Forum ... to verify if the tomb belonged to King Romulus. The Lapis Niger (Black Stone) shrine in the Roman Forum was ... to Experience Ancient Rome Drawing of the excavated Lapis Niger in the Roman Forum. (Vittalio / Public Domain ) An ...

    ashley cowie - 19/02/2020 - 16:46

  15. Study Shows Benin Bronzes Are Made from German Metal

    A new study of famous 16th-19th century works of art found in abundance in West Africa has revealed something surprising about their composition. According to the results of a comprehensive and detailed chemical analysis, the metal used to make the so-called Benin Bronzes was sourced from very far away, specifically from Germany’s Rhineland.

    Nathan Falde - 05/04/2023 - 19:00

  16. Mystery of the Desert: The Lost Cities of the Sahara (Video)

    Deep within the desolate expanse of the Sahara in Niger, the mystery of lost civilizations becomes ... Deep within the desolate expanse of the Sahara in Niger , the mystery of lost civilizations becomes ...

    Joanna Gillan - 30/07/2023 - 16:57

  17. Lost in the Mists of Time: The Ancient Sao Civilization in Central Africa

    The Sao Civilization was an ancient culture located in Central Africa, in an area which is today partly owned by the countries of Cameroon and Chad. They settled along the Chari River, which is located to the south of Lake Chad. The modern Kotoko people, an ethnic group located in Cameroon, Chad and Nigeria, claim ethnic descent from the ancient Sao. According to their tradition, the Sao were a race of giants that used to inhabit the area to the south of Lake Chad, between the northern regions of both Nigeria and Cameroon.

    dhwty - 26/09/2015 - 04:01

  18. Secret Stash of Lethal Poisons Hidden in 17th Century Book. Was This Really an Assassin's Cabinet?

    ... First Five Drawers The first drawer contained Hyoscyamus Niger , a poisonous plant commonly called Henbane or Stinking ... ingredient for beer, some German brewers used Hyoscyamus Niger because, in small doses, it caused a sensation of ... it was used to treat rheumatism and toothaches. Hyoscyamus niger L. ( Public Domain ) Second is Papaver Somniferum , the ...

    Kerry Sullivan - 20/03/2017 - 17:58

  19. Experts May Have Identified the Long Lost Tomb of Romulus, Founder of Rome

    ... of the Roman Emperors in the Forum.  It is near the Lapis Niger, an ancient shrine with the oldest Latin inscription ... and religious assemblies were held in Rome. The Lapis Niger (i.e. Black Stone), an ancient inscription in Old Latin ...

    Ed Whelan - 15/02/2019 - 23:00

  20. The Romulus Riddle: Did the Legendary First King of Rome Really Exist?

    ... and date to around 800-700 BC. Reproduction of the Lapis Niger stone block with the inscription in Old Latin. (Sailko ... /  CC BY-SA 3.0  )  Ancient Romans believed the Lapis Niger marked either the grave of the first king of Rome, ...

    Marc Hyden - 08/12/2020 - 13:52

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