Tag: archaeology

• November 15, 2021

  New Article on the Archaeology of Ife

  This paper by Lea Roth, Gerard Chouin, and Adisa Ogunfolakan on the archaeology of Ile-Ife provides an historical trajectory on excavations at the city of sunrise since 1957 when Frank Willett directed a rescue excavation at Ita Yemoo, Ile-Ife (Nigeria). This Rescue excavation shed scientific light on the fortuitous discovery of rare brass artifacts by…
• June 10, 2017

  Director of Natural History Museum speaks fire (Video)

  With the brother of Senator Omoworare, the Director of Natural history Museum, OAU spits fire as he educates the public on the need to preserve our history. This is the kind of passion we want for archaeology. ​​​​ . ​
• June 8, 2017

  Archaeologists save Heritage from Suya Spot Foundation

  The archaeological site of Ita Yemoo is part of a much larger series of sites at the city of Ife that give archaeologists detailed insights into the magnificent past of the great city of Ile-Ife. At Ita Yemoo, a large pavement built from fragments of pottery stands as proof of this incredible history. It was…
• March 30, 2017

  From Nigeria to the World: Osun Osogbo Groove, A Must Visit World Heritage Site

  For some years now, One of Nigeria’s prominent archaeologists, Akin Ogundiran has been doing great work in Nigeria. The Osogbo groove is located in the state of Osun, Southwest Nigeria. The state used to be part of the present-day Oyo state before its separation. The groove is located in the state capital Osogbo. The site…