Sukur
UNESCO World Heritage Site in Madagali, Nigeria / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the language, see Sukur language.
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.[1]
Quick Facts UNESCO World Heritage Site, Location ...
UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
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Location | Madagali, Nigeria |
Criteria | Cultural: (iii), (v), (vi) |
Reference | 938 |
Inscription | 1999 (23rd Session) |
Area | 764.4 ha (1,889 acres) |
Coordinates | 10°44′26″N 13°34′19″E |
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