Evidence shows that human occupation in Nigeria dates back thousands of years, but the oldest recognizable evidence of an organized society is that of the Nok culture (c. 500 bce–c. 200 ce) on the Benue Plateau. The Nok originated during the Neolithic Period and made the transition to the Iron Age. The culture is known for the unique terra-cotta figurines it produced.
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