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Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove

forested area, Nigeria
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The Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove is a forest in Nigeria that is dedicated to the Yoruba goddess Osun. It is considered a sacred place by the Yoruba people and is protected by local communities, who prohibit the felling of trees within its boundaries. The grove contains shrines and artwork honoring Osun and other deities.12

The town of Osogbo, located along the Osun River, is where the first interaction between Oshun and humans is believed to have taken place. The annual Osun festival is celebrated here to honor the goddess. The Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2005.31

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