Sukur Cultural Landscape

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The Sukur Cultural Landscape is a UNESCO World Heritage site located in Adamawa state, Nigeria. It offers a unique glimpse into the historical way of life of the Sukur people. This cultural landscape was designated a World Heritage site in 1999.1

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The Sukur Cultural Landscape, which consists of a palace, villages, and the remains of an iron industry, was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1999. The state’s road system is limited. Yola, the site of a federal university of technology, is served by an airport,…
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The Sukur Cultural Landscape, which consists of a palace, villages, and the remains of an iron industry, was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1999. The state’s road system is limited. Yola, the site of a federal university of technology, is served by an airport,…
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