Sukur Cultural Landscape Travel Guide: Top Sights in Nigeria, Tours &

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Sukur Cultural Landscape- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Historical & Cultural; Nigeria; 5 Reviews

Suggested Duration: 4 hours

Sukur Cultural Landscape is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located on a hilltop in Nigeria's Adamawa State, at an elevation of 1045 meters above sea level. Inscribed in 1999, this ancient settlement is noted for its well-preserved terraced agricultural fields, dry stone structures, and paved walkways, which reflect centuries-old practices of intensive and extensive farming. The site also features the Hidi's Palace—a symbol of the community's longstanding political and spiritual traditions—as well as remnants of an iron smelting industry that once drove regional trade. The cultural landscape remains largely unchanged, offering a rare insight into a traditional way of life that has persisted through historical challenges and environmental changes.

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Reviews of Sukur Cultural Landscape

Mathew Joel

5
Reviewed: 2024-11-14

The best place for indegineus cultural heritage of southern Borno and Northern Adamawa
Kidoko J boy

5
Reviewed: 2024-09-30

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Alamin Mohammed

5
Reviewed: 2022-11-15

A hidden gem in the Mandara Mountains, the kingdom of Sukur is a breathtaking place to experience with so much history and preservation. The climb up the 1050m top wasn’t easy, took about 2hrs from the foot of the mountain, thanks to carefully placed footpaths that guided you up. November was cold up there so enjoyed the weather. The people are so welcoming and helpful and are intrigued by you as you are with them. It’s a trip of a lifetime and one to be in every travelers bucket list.
Hayatuddeen Muhammad bashir

5
Reviewed: 2022-11-05

Great ancient tradition that was preserved for more than 600years
Anas Muhammad Sulaiman

5
Reviewed: 2020-03-11

Sukur is a Cultural Landscape in Nigeria. According to Wikipedia Sukur or Sukur Cultural Landscape is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located on a hill above the village of Sukur in the Adamawa State of Nigeria. It is situated in the Mandara Mountains, close to the border with Cameroon. Its UNESCO inscription is based on the cultural heritage, material culture, and the naturally-terraced fields. Sukur is Africa's first cultural landscape to receive World Heritage List inscription