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Olumo Rock

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About

Olumo Rock is a massive granite outcrop in Abeokuta, Ogun State, that served as a natural fortress during the 19th-century Yoruba wars. The Egba people sheltered beneath and within the rock during conflicts, and its name means "God molded this." The rock contains caves with historical artifacts and offers panoramic views of Abeokuta.

Location Details

Latitude: 7.15
Longitude: 3.3333

Exact (town level)

About This Data

Natural heritage sites represent locations of ecological and cultural significance within Nigeria.

Boundaries are approximate and based on conservation and environmental research.

Sources

  • National Commission for Museums and Monuments (Nigeria)

    Federal Republic of Nigeria

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  • Nigerian Conservation Research

    Academic (compiled)

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