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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Nigeria
Nigerian World Heritage Sites · UNESCO sites in Nigeria map · historical landmarks in Nigeria
Nigeria has 2 sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List — 2 cultural inscriptions, inscribed between 1999 and 2005. This map of UNESCO sites in Nigeria covers every listing, with a short description, the inscription year and the nearest airports — the fastest way to see the country's most important historical sites and landmarks in one place.
Nigerian World Heritage Sites range from Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove onwards; Sukur Cultural Landscape was the country's first inscription, added in 1999; Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove is the most recent, listed in 2005; recurring threads across the list include ancient civilizations.
Start with Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove and Sukur Cultural Landscape, then use the map above to plan a route between the rest.
- Sites
- 2
- Cultural
- 2
- First inscribed
- 1999
Sites on the map
Flying in
Airports closest to the most sites in this country.
- ILRIlorin/Ogbomosho1 site
- MVRMaroua1 site
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List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Nigeria
Every inscription with its year and category. Open a site for its story, map location and nearest airports.
| Site | Year | Type | What it is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osun-Osogbo Sacred GroveThe dense forest of the Osun Sacred Grove, on the outskirts of the city of Osogbo, is one of the last remnants. | 2005 | Cultural | The dense forest of the Osun Sacred Grove, on the outskirts of the city of Osogbo, is one of the last remnants. |
| Sukur Cultural LandscapeThe Sukur Cultural Landscape, with the Palace of the Hidi (Chief) on a hill dominating the villages below, the terraced. | 1999 | Cultural | The Sukur Cultural Landscape, with the Palace of the Hidi (Chief) on a hill dominating the villages below, the terraced. |
Frequently asked questions about World Heritage in Nigeria
- How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are there in Nigeria?
- Nigeria has 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: 2 cultural.
- What was the first World Heritage Site in Nigeria?
- Sukur Cultural Landscape was inscribed in 1999. The Sukur Cultural Landscape, with the Palace of the Hidi (Chief) on a hill dominating the villages below, the terraced.
- What is the newest World Heritage Site in Nigeria?
- Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove, inscribed in 2005. The dense forest of the Osun Sacred Grove, on the outskirts of the city of Osogbo, is one of the last remnants.
- Which UNESCO sites in Nigeria are easiest to reach?
- Each site page lists the closest airports with distance, so you can pick the gateway city first and work outwards. The "Flying in" panel on this page shows the main gateways for Nigeria.
- What are the main historical sites and landmarks in Nigeria?
- The 2 UNESCO-listed sites above are Nigeria's internationally recognised historical sites and landmarks, starting with Sukur Cultural Landscape (1999). Each entry links to a full page with a map, photos and travel notes.
- Is there a map of Nigerian World Heritage Sites?
- Yes — the map on this page plots all 2 Nigerian UNESCO World Heritage Sites; click any marker to open that site's page.