Osun-Osogbo
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| Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove * | |
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| Country | Nigeria |
| Type | Cultural |
| Criteria | ii, iii, vi |
| Reference | 1118 |
| Region ** | Africa |
| Inscription history | |
| Inscription | 2005 (29th Session) |
| * Name as inscribed on World Heritage List ** Region as classified by UNESCO |
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Osun-Osogbo or Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove is a sacred forest along the banks of the Oshun River just outside the city of Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria.
The Osun-Osogbo Grove is among the last of the sacred forests which usually adjoin the edges of most Yoruba cities before extensive urbanization. Osun-Osgogbo festival is celebrated every year. Osun- worshipers come from all walks of life to celebrate this day.
In recognition of its global significance and its cultural value, the Sacred Grove was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005.
[edit] External links
- Sacred Orisa Gardens of the West
- Osun Osogbo Sacred Grove- UNESCO
- Ijele: Art Ejournal of the African World
- Osun Osogbo, the film
- Lady from Osogbo, long feature film
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Temple of Osun-Osogbo |
Coordinates: 7°45′20″N 4°33′08″E / 7.75556°N 4.55222°E
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